We are slowly but surely getting the outside of our home spruced up. We finally got our window boxes up on the side of the house. I planted some various annuals so hopefully they will take well in full sun.
(PS. The window boxes were cedar boxes from Menards that I picked up for $8 on sale. We drilled holes in the bottom for drainage.)
You can see that some of the plants in the ground are going crazy.
Salvia
Mums (? I think?)
Roses (I know)
Mums (? I think?)
Roses (I know)
Plus, my hydrangea and hostas are coming back in the front of the house. 
They (as in the gardening gods) say you cannot kill hosta – you can, and I have. It’s a gift. But, this one looks pretty good so far.
They (as in the gardening gods) say you cannot kill hosta – you can, and I have. It’s a gift. But, this one looks pretty good so far.
But, while I love all the plants – I have to admit, I’ve been seriously coveting some peonies. They are popping up like crazy around here. I’m getting a sudden urge to sneak into some stranger’s yard and cut off all the blooms and bring back to my house so I can admire them.
Instead of doing this, I decided that I will just plant a plant or two this year so I can have my own blooms next year. No need to resort to criminal behavior. Right?
I’m so jealous. I kill everything green I get my hands on. Everything looks amazing. Send some of your good luck my way. I really need help with plants.
I’m so getting window boxes!! We also have puggies too- love your site!!
What, digging up your neighbors peony plants is a crime?
Wait, I think I learned something about that in law school…
Love the window boxes – it’s the little things that make life sweet, and so pretty !
I want peonies too but I don’t have a good spot for them…maybe next year when we take care of the backyard.
This looks great – I love your boxes. I love peonies and they are a MUST when we finally get our backyard ready for planting.
You did an amazing job!!!
Just stumbled on your blog. 🙂
I love window boxes, they are so beautiful! 🙂
Everything looks great! I love the window boxes!
I love flower boxes and I think I need some….we dont’ have a menards, but surely Lowes has them? I envy your green thumb with all your garedening and planting
We got some hostas from our neighbors and I’m shocked that they’re thriving in our might-as-well-be-100%-clay soil. I’m SUPER jealous of your hydrangeas. I want some BADLY. I’m also coveting peonies right now. So pretty!!
That would be seeing yours. It’s early.
The window boxes are going to be fabulous when those flowers mature – I love love love your house. I’m trying to find the windowboxes of my imagination right now with little success, but seeing ours makes me want to hurry this along!