Last year, I planned some daylilies in my yard. Why daylilies? Because they are very low maintenance, and they produce beautiful flowers. I purchased them from Oakley Daylilies because their website allowed me to purchase the correct ones for my region. Last year, they were beautiful. This year, they are gorgeous.

Last year, I also planted a one-gallon Crape Mrytle, and it was a wimp. It hasn’t grown much in a year, but the blooms this year are fantastic. I have a lot of fond memories of climbing the crape mrytle in my backyard, including falling out of the tree. Once I caught my breath, after falling out of the tree, I gave it a dirty look, and climbed in again.

Yes, Roses are beautiful. But, I am developing an extreme dislike for rose bushes, especially the ones in my yard. There is nothing you can do to stop the thrones from sticking you. It doesn’t matter what gloves you have on, or how careful you are. If you attempt to trim them, they will attack.

If you would like to know the name of them flowers, check out Up Close to Flower blog.