Hello GPODers!
The grey a part of fall has arrived in New England, and many of the vibrant foliage round me has already fallen. Halloween is over, and this time of yr can really feel like a uninteresting stretch earlier than the joy of the vacation season units in. So I made a decision a hardy dose of colour may be precisely what we have to deliver us again to hotter and brighter days. Fortunately, I had a bunch of photographs from Heidi Weirether’s wonderful flower gardens in Redding, Connecticut, able to share. We final noticed Heidi’s backyard again in September, when her borders and beds have been nonetheless wanting lush and beautiful (September in Heidi’s Connecticut Backyard). She had a couple of extra photographs from round that point, and at this time we get to get pleasure from one other serving to of colour.
Heidi has awe-worthy borders filled with incredible perennials, however her patio backyard primarily consists of unbelievable annual plant mixtures. White zinnias and pink cosmos are heavenly in opposition to a backdrop of vibrant pink impatiens.
A white spider flower (Cleome spp., Zones 9–11 or as an annual) is absolutely dwelling as much as its title and placing up a spectacular show of wispy blooms.
An extended bloomer that may carry on performing into fall is flowering tobacco (Nicotiana spp., annual), which will be present in a variety of colours. This lilac shade with pink veining suits proper in with the remainder of Heidi’s annual show.
If a selected colour palette is what you’re going for, mixing and matching the identical annuals in a number of colours is a straightforward technique to make cohesive designs which can be nonetheless thrilling. Right here, pink zinnias pair with pink cleome—each vegetation Heidi additionally has in white varieties.
It looks like each one in every of Heidi’s plantings is a smashing success. This crimson ivy geranium (Pelargonium peltatum, Zones 10–11 or as an annual) spilled proper out of its container and is roofed in daring blooms.
Lastly, a bit of little bit of colour from a unique supply: the all the time fantastic berries of Japanese beautyberry (Callicarpa dichotoma, Zones 5–8). I’d get a bit of sentimental about spring and summer time colour this time of yr, however there may be nonetheless a lot to get pleasure from within the late season.
Thanks for persevering with to share your attractive backyard with us, Heidi! Whether or not we’re having fun with your plantings throughout the peak of summer time or on a grey day within the late season, it’s all the time a delight to see your colourful designs.
As we head towards colder days, extra grey skies, and inclement climate, Backyard Picture of the Day can develop into a haven of colour as we reminisce about our spring and summer time gardens. The top of the yr is a good time to replicate on the successes we had throughout the peak of the rising season, so contemplate sharing your 2025 backyard highlights with the weblog! Observe the instructions under to submit photographs through e mail, or ship me a DM on Instagram: @agirlherdogandtheroad.
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Lee Valley Mini Backyard Shear Set
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These shears have a particular finger relaxation that not solely aids grip however permits better freedom of motion than a standard deal with design. They’ve a sturdy powder-coat end to withstand rust and put on, and a easy clasp that locks the spring-action stainless-steel blades closed. The set contains one pair of round-nose shears measuring 5 1/2″ general with 1″ blades for reducing stems as much as 3/8″ in diameter, and one pair of 6 1/2″ needle-nose shears with 2″ fine-tip blades for exact work.
Gilmour 5/8″ x 25′ Spherical Weeper Soaker Hose
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Light-weight backyard hose is made from 100% recycled vinyl for clog resistant, constant soaking within the backyard or round foundations. Will be put in above or under floor to effectively ship water on to plant roots. Will be linked with different hoses to create your individual DIY backyard drip irrigation system, and is versatile for simple storage and house saving.
Lee Valley Backyard Obelisks
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Sturdy but light-weight, these obelisks present ample assist for climbing vegetation whereas being simple to put in and transfer. The medium obelisk stands 68 1/2″ excessive general with a diameter of about 9 1/2″, compact sufficient for smaller containers indoors or out. The big measurement stands 86 1/2″ excessive with a diameter of 15 3/4″, supreme for bigger outside areas and containers.
