Photo Description Picture one shows a grouping of stones with Lantana montevidensis, a trailing type of lantana, growing in a shallow pan. In front of the arrangement is a plastic oil pan. I sank it into the ground and sprigged it with pieces of Campanula Portenschlagiana, also known as bellflower. Under proper conditions, the bellflower will soon fill the whole pan. Next summer, the pan should hold a mass of tiny blue flowers.
Picture two is still a work in progress. I sank a large concrete mixing tub into the ground. My plans were to paint the tub interior with a fish safe aqua color. Then, I hoped to place goldfish and a few aquatic plants in the tub. That will have to wait until I figure how to keep cats away from the little 'pond'. In the meantime, I have flowers growing in the water. Some of you may not be familiar with this plant. It is Chelone lyonii 'Hot Lips'. The common name for Chelone is 'Turtlehead'. If grown in pots or in the garden, it will need a constant supply of water. As you can see in the picture, it's quite at home standing in water. I will remove the plants from the water before the first frost. Chelone
My property presents challenges. Mowing the half acre with a push mower is a challenge within itself. There are dry, shady areas where not much of anything will grow. I am experimenting with ground covers in these areas. So far, I've had my best luck with ivy. Until the ivy becomes established, I'm playing around with little decorating ideas.
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You could put a black ground cover netting over your cement pond to keep the cats away. Another trick is to sprinkle a circle of cayenne pepper around the outside .
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