Thursday, May 31, 2012

~Around theYard~

Come take a walk with me and I'll show you what's blooming around our yard. 
These pictures were all taken early this morning with the sun behind me.
 I found this cute little feeder the other day at the nursery and had to have it. I have no idea how my name popped up twice in this pic!
 This was the top of a birdbath that I had for years and after it broke I kept the top part of it. I love  the rusty patina it developed.


This next pic is the garden on the side our house. When we bought this house this area was all grass and my hubby came up with this design. We had the guy that does all our mason work add belgium block at the top near the property line. We did the rest. The three large bushes on the top that have not fully bloomed are crepe myrtles. My husband loves them. Here in the northeast we can only grow them as bushes, but we're happy with that! We have more on our pool deck, with red leaves.
 This is the area at the top part of our side garden, in the front of the house. I am so glad the developers that built this development left a lot of trees and didn't cut them all down when building the houses.
 By mid-summer the mums fill in all around this tree, to the point where you can't see the mulch anymore. It looks so pretty.


 Thanks so much for coming along! Now we can go inside to cool off and have a glass of iced tea:)
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39 comments:

  1. AnneMay 30, 2012 at 8:20 PM

    Martina,
    Your garden is lovely.Especially that spot by your driveway.It is a work of art.
    (((((Hugs)))))
    Anne

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  2. ANNEMay 30, 2012 at 8:22 PM

    It's all so fresh and beautiful! I love early summer gardens :)

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  3. Lisa @ Fern Creek CottageMay 30, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    Oh my goodness...what a beautiful yard!! I am so glad that you took us on a tour! Everything is so bright and healthy and gorgeous!

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  4. AnonymousMay 30, 2012 at 8:33 PM

    You have a beautiful garden. I can tell you've put a lot of thought into each space and it shows.

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  5. AnonymousMay 30, 2012 at 8:37 PM

    Hi Martina! Your lawn is so pretty!!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  6. NanaDianaMay 30, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    Martina- What a beautiful yard you have there- I just love it and can see all the hard work that has gone into it. Gorgeous- xo Diana

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  7. xinexMay 30, 2012 at 9:26 PM

    Your yard is so pretty, martina. I love what your husband designed and love the bird baths...Christine

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  8. KellyMay 30, 2012 at 9:51 PM

    Your landscaping is so pretty! Love those purple flowers you have. Thanks for the tour.

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  9. Alison @ The PolohouseMay 30, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    Such beautiful views around your lovely home, Martina!
    I hope you will come by on Friday and link this up to Favorites on the First when we share our yards and gardens?

    Stop by if you can!
    xox
    Alison

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  10. DeseraeMay 30, 2012 at 10:06 PM

    Your garden is really beautiful!!! Everything looks so lush and green :o)
    ~Des

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  11. UnknownMay 30, 2012 at 10:14 PM

    Your yard just looks so lovely. I planted a hosta this year but I don't know how well it will do here in Southern California, yours look so lush. Thank you so much for sharing your yard.
    Traci

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  12. GinaMay 30, 2012 at 10:43 PM

    Your yard is so pretty, Martina! It's lush & green already. Thanks for taking us on a tour.

    I would love to see all your mums in the fall. I can't seem to get a mum to come back around here. Every fall I buy them, plant them, and then the following year, I get nothing at all!

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  13. Amy ChalmersMay 30, 2012 at 10:53 PM

    Martina, I enjoyed your garden tour!~I think it is lovely!!

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  14. Ceekay-THINKIN of HOMEMay 30, 2012 at 11:00 PM

    Oh Martina...your garden is so beautiful! I know you must love it!

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  15. DebbiedoosMay 30, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    Your yard is stunning Martina! I can't get over how pretty your landscape is.

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  16. Shabby chic SandyMay 31, 2012 at 1:51 AM

    BEAUTIFUL!

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  17. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsMay 31, 2012 at 1:58 AM

    You have a beatiful garden, Martina. My daughter needs to get some trees planted on her property ~ back and front. The previous {and original owners} just did plantings near the house and that's about it. I'm heading to Lowe's in the morning to get my hydrangeas. Now that I'm back from my visit to NY I can get them in and make sure they are taken care of.

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  18. Sonny GMay 31, 2012 at 7:33 AM

    What a wonderful way to start my morning, looking at all that beauty..

    Your yard is a joy to behold.

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  19. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleMay 31, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    You have such a beautifully landscaped yard. Love it.

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  20. Dee ⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️⚜️May 31, 2012 at 8:22 AM

    Hi Martina,

    Your yard is beautiful! It looks like a park.

    Dee

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  21. GailMay 31, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    What a lovely garden tour Martina! Hope you have a wonderful day, Gail

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  22. Nancy's NotesMay 31, 2012 at 8:49 AM

    Martina, your garden is just beautiful! Great landscaping!

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  23. At The Picket FenceMay 31, 2012 at 10:24 AM

    You have such a lovely yard and gardens Martina! So lush and green. Thanks for sharing it with us! :-)
    Vanessa

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  24. Lynn BMay 31, 2012 at 11:57 AM

    Beautiful yard, I am your newest follower. can't waint to look around and get some more ideas! Hugs, Lynn

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  25. An Oasis in the DesertMay 31, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    Your yard and landscaping is beautiful, Martina! It all looks so lush & cool -- not hot at all, but iced tea sounds good!
    CAS

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  26. Becca BertottiMay 31, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    Gorgeous, gorgeous yard, Martina! I love everything you've done and, of course, have yard envy!

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  27. DIYbyDesignMay 31, 2012 at 4:49 PM

    What an absolutely gorgeous backyard. Everything looks beautiful. I love the new bird feeder.

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  28. UnknownMay 31, 2012 at 10:28 PM

    So pretty! It's like a park setting, just wonderful.

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  29. UnknownJune 1, 2012 at 12:24 PM

    Lovely! Thanks for sharing!

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  30. Pam KesslerJune 1, 2012 at 5:30 PM

    You have a beautiful garden area. I love the big boulders to break up the mulched areas. I actually don't have any crepe myrtles. I'm going to check them out at the nursery.

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  31. SarahJune 1, 2012 at 7:54 PM

    Martina, your garden space is lovely. I can just imagine how pretty it is under the tress when things are in bloom. Thanks for sharing.

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  32. OliveJune 1, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    Just gorgeous-when I grow up I want neat borders like yours.

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  33. Art and SandJune 2, 2012 at 12:50 AM

    All your garden photos are beautiful.

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  34. Kim @ French Country AntiquesJune 2, 2012 at 2:34 PM

    It is all so lush and green...just striking.

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  35. pam {simple details}June 2, 2012 at 5:05 PM

    What a gorgeous yard you've created, I bet you thoroughly enjoy every bit of it!

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  36. JOY 2 JOURNEYJune 3, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    I love the pictures of your yard! Found you at the Picket fence party. I too love to work in the yard!
    Bj

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  37. Alison @ The PolohouseJune 3, 2012 at 9:48 PM

    So glad you came over and linked this post, Martina!
    I see new things each time I visit the post!

    :)
    xxox
    Alison

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  38. BlissJune 14, 2012 at 10:05 PM

    Thanks for the tea, but I'm coming back in the fall to see the mums. I'll want tea then too.

    ~Bliss~

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I love reading your comments! Thanks so much for stopping by, Martina