Then Sings my 
Soul

Hello Spring!!! 
I love all of the seasons, but Spring and Summer are by far my favorites. Our household has stayed pretty busy between work, travel and our Lola-Jane's recovery from FHO surgery. In between the craziness and fun, Michael and I have tried to get in the yard and spruce things up for our warmer months ahead! Although I do not compare to the talent the ladies of my family have for gardening and yard beautifications, I can say it is where I get my green thumb from. I absolutely LOVE waking up on a Saturday and hearing the lawnmower going, the birds chirping and the sound of people working in the yard. Call me crazy, I know! But there is something about it that makes me happy. With that said, we decided to re-do our mailbox flower bed (seeing as one fabulous company installing new lines, I won't mention names, destroyed the previous one) and I began potting some plants to get the front and backyard looking bright and cheerful. 

Vinca, dusty miller, marigolds, impatiens and ideal select violet all make for a pretty spring combination!

Boston Fern- Every year I purchase a few ferns to add a pop of bright green to my screened in porch. They love the shade and lots of water, so you have to make sure you have them on a watering schedule. Last year my fern grew huge and did very well. I am hoping for the same results this year. My mom always says to add a bit of miracle grow to your watering pale and watch it work its wonders 😃

Coleus, an attractive plant for containers and underplanting! I put coleus in my hay basket planter that hangs on our deck railing as well as one of my flower beds.

Sweet potato vine is a must have in a pot! It produces vigorous growth and beautiful vines.

I hope a few of my suggestions can get you started in the right direction for your spring time planting. Of course, there are tons of beautiful flowers/plants to choose from and you will find the ones you like. Every weekend I find myself doing a little bit more. Maybe I will eventually become satisfied... probably not! More is always better in my book. 

"I say, if your knees aren't green by the end of the day, you ought to seriously re-examine your life." Bill Watterson, Calvin & Hobbes

Happy Planting!

XOXO
Robyn