A male ruby-throated hummingbird in flight. That’s why these beautiful birds can look quite dull in the shade, which aids in their ability to hide from predators. A hummingbird’s feathers are actually designed to reflect light. This moniker is appropriate, since the iridescent feathers of hummingbirds reflect gorgeous jeweled tones of brilliant red, vibrant violet, metallic green and blue, and shimmering gold. Hummingbirds are known as the “winged jewels” of the garden. It seems like everyone loves hummingbirds. I plan to be in this house for the duration, but for the sake of resale value, I wonder wd it be worthwhile to design pergola so that it's basically just the underpinnings of a roof, in case the next owner wants to cover it.If you want to attract hummingbirds to your yard and garden, you are in good company. If not, I expect I'll be stuck paying at least $5K for a pergola. (5) I'll go out this weekend and get a patio table umbrella to see if it helps. ![]() (4) Consider same white lattice fence ()slightly higher than current) to replace current natural lattice fence in back of new furniture OR replace natural lattice with garden wall in interesting color such as I've been seeing on this site, maybe with short lattice strip across top. So, kind friends, my landscape-architect friend is coming for Labor Day, but I'm still brainstorming, so what do you think of this? (1) yes replace CLFence w/ white lattice and nice trellis entry, but mainly (2) move big planter with statue to side under mulberry, balancing the Mahonia on the right (toughest plant they cd sell me at my request), and make rustic stepping-stone pathway up to very top near fence, then pave that little area and put bench or 2 ice-cream-parlor-sized chairs and table? Balance in front of right hand side Mahonia by cutting maple down to graduating heights from path, with plants on top of each trunk, or maybe plants on two and interesting topiary frame currently on top of too-tall trunk (3) stick 3 potted plants, maybe all in one planter (have silver one on hand decorated with green leaves & little red berries) on top of grill for when not in use (usually!). I'm planning to go spend some time down there over the winter when my hubby is out of town, rather than staying home alone. ![]() The library has a beautiful second story reading room overlooking the river with a huge 4 sided fireplace and you can watch bald eagles which nest along the river. We are fortunate in our town to have an absolutely wonderful library which has won tons of awards. ![]() ![]() When I'm not working, I do spend quite a bit of time on my laptop - this site, playing solitaire, reading the news, looking at cool design ideas (not implementing many, just looking and thinking about them mostly!) I also like to read, mainly mystery books and some non fiction and biographies. Every year, I start getting itchy fingers and I can't wait to get started in the garden, but by Labor Day I'm getting ready for a frost. But, I'll admit that I'm getting tired of the jungle now because all the plants are starting to look tired for the year and it will soon be time to start fall cleanup. Candice - From about April through the start of August, I like to garden.
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