Saturday, April 20, 2013

This Year's Courtyard Decor - So Far..

Not  much different than what I did the last couple of years, but it works....
The begonias in the pots on the right have some growing to do, but after a dose of fertilizer that should be soon.
Large pot on the bottom right is a geranium that is trying to come back from last year after sitting out all Winter.  Normally mine don't last thru the Winter months, so hoping this one  will flourish and bloom.  Bottom left a pot of hens and chicks that I had planned to plant in a concrete planter, but found that it no longer drains.  Apparently the holes are stopped up and it is not an easy project emptying it out and redoing as it is so heavy. I have a strawberry pot to put them in, but for some reason the last couple of times I have planted them, they have fizzled out pretty quick, thus reason for wanting to try the planter.   Had good luck with them where I used to live, but not where I am now.
I should retake  a pic of the azaleas, as they have bloomed a lot more.
There are begonias in the pots, but also need a boost of fertilizer to give them a kick start. There is that blue spot again - Wished I knew what causes it and how to stop it happening.
 
Just sharing my teeny, tiny, microscopic speck on earth.
Linking up with "Mosaic Monday"
                           "Make It Pretty Monday"
                           "Inspire Me"
                           "Outdoor Wednesday"
                           "What We Have Accomplished Wednesday"
Glenda

25 comments:

20 North Ora said...

Glenda - What a pretty garden you have! Enjoy!

Judy

Lynne (lynnesgiftsfromtheheart) said...

Hi Glenda, I love your courtyard, I could sit out there for hours with you and your beautiful flowers. fondly ~lynne~

xinex said...

I've always loved your courtyard, Glenda. Your flowers are gorgeous!..Christine

Teresa@1800 Farmhouse Rd said...

Your courtyard is beautiful as always, Glenda. I am going to take a second look and get me some of the plants that you have out there and copy you on my back porch :)

I am starting over with a new blog, hope you can stop by sometime and hope all is well in your world. Happy Sunday!

Snap said...

Beautiful courtyard. I know you are excited to see everything begin to bloom!

Vee said...

Completely charming little courtyard. I hope that your projects all take off and do very well this summer.

eileeninmd said...

Your courtyard and flowers are lovely! A pretty place to sit and relax. Lovely images, have a happy week!

Lorrie said...

What a charming courtyard. I love the ferns and all the flowers you have. Is it at the entrance to your home? What a welcoming spot that would be.

A Garden of Threads said...

The courtyard looks so inviting. I think the blue spots is lens flare from the sun on the camera lens. Take care and have a wonderful week:)

Cheryl said...

I'm glad to see your out in your garden :-) I love the brick walls... although, I'd be tempted to grow some ivy up them ;-P I love-love ivy growing on walls!

Manuela@A Cultivated Nest said...

Glenda, very pretty and will be even prettier in a few months.

Hasn't the weather just been gorgeous! I'm loving it and wish it could be like this all the time!

Anonymous said...

Love all the clay pots and creative decor of your courtyard ~ Great mosaic photos for MM ^_^

Gardening in a Sandbox said...

Your potted plants are lovely. They should look terrific all season. Valerie

podso said...

Your garden or courtyard looks good. Colorful and the potted plants look nice.

Bargain Decorating with Laurie said...

Glenda, your courtyard looks so pretty. I have always loved courtyards, and I love to see what you have blooming in yours. laurie

Libbie said...

A courtyard! How romantic! Looks amazing!

Shane Pollard said...

A very pretty courtyard with all your pots full of Spring beauty!
The begonias make such a wonderful show.
hugs
Shane ♥

Marty@A Stroll Thru Life said...

Your courtyard is gorgeous, I love your planters. Beautiful. Thanks for joining Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

Nici @ Posed Perfection said...

Looks so pretty! I love spring flowers! Your courtyard is beautiful!
Blessings,
Nici

LV said...

I enjoyed seeing your garden and flowers. I love working in my yard and flowers.

Light and Voices said...

I enjoyed the cyber tour of your garden and flowers. Let's do it again sometime soon.
JM Illinois

Lindac said...

What a lovely courtyard, i especially like that first picture, it looks so inviting.
Thank you for sharing

Linda

Deborah@Green Willow Pond said...

How nice to have a courtyard. Very pretty. I wish I could start my plants but it's too early here.

Thank you for sharing it at to What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a great week!

Hugs,
Deborah

Kathryn Ferguson Griffin said...

Glenda, your courtyard is lovely! Thank you for sharing this at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House! You will be one of the features tomorrow at the Party! Pop on in and grab a feature button for your blog. Hope to see your prettiness again at the bash! Toodles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

One More Time Events said...

Your Garden is just stunning, Beautiful