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Salvaged Picket Fence

16 years ago

I've been enjoying the many posts and pictures, but haven't posted any of my own for awhile. Some might remember I posted a picture of the 4 pieces of picket fence I curb-shopped in April. Many said post pictures when I figured out what to do with it. I did install these two pieces in my front bed, just used 2 fence posts and some zip strips. The daisies are in bloom right now - black eyed Susans will soon be blooming also.

Arlene

Here is a link that might be useful: My Album

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cindee11461
16 years ago
Looking good!!!! Love your daisies!!!!(-: I had some blooming but the heat scorched everything)-: Will have to wait till next year now.
katefisher
16 years ago
That looks terrific. Very nice job indeed. Your daisies look like they are thumbing their little noses at the heat. How hot is it where you are Luvs?

Kate
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luvs2click
Original Author
16 years ago
It is 90 here today - 92 yesterday. We did get 2" of rain one day last week (the first for us in a LONG time), plus they are mulched. I've also run the sprinkler on them a time or two. They're not nearly as tall as they were last year, but I'm just happy they're blooming!
countrygrl
16 years ago
Your daisies are just gorgeous! I just love old picket fences, and you did a great job placing it in your garden. It just frames those daisies! What's in the colander or bowl in the front?
katladie
16 years ago
I see you still have that incredible green thumb going on Arlene, it looks great, prettiest daisies I've ever seen. I don't get here as often as I would like to anymore, no time for junkin'(I know, sad state of affairs isn't it), so not much to post.

Sharon
luvs2click
Original Author
16 years ago
Thanks for the comments, everyone - I love anything with the daisy shape - as you will notice looking at my album.

Countrygrl - the collander is planted with hen & chicks (it's lined with a cocoa mat liner).

Arlene
snickysnacker
16 years ago
Arlene, what is a "zip strip"??
luvs2click
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16 years ago
Zip strip - maybe it's just my name for it, but it's those long plastic tie things, you stick the end through the little hole and pull it tight. Not a very good explanation - know what I mean?? I thought that's what they were called - maybe not. :0)

Arlene
kudzukween
16 years ago
Just beautiful! I'm so jealous of your picket fence. I didn't get to pick up the ones I wanted last year. Your daisies are picture perfect.
Purplemoon
16 years ago
Your picket fence is wonderful, really sets off the flowers beautifully.

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craftylady-2006
16 years ago
That's a wonderful way to separate the flowers in your gardens, I like that look.

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