Cool Plants in the Garden
What's the best relaxation with the soothing effect than the garden's fresh surroundings...the plants that you nurtured, the fruit and flowers it bears, the birds, the butterflies, the bees and the dragonflies that flew in harmony. It is endless beauty! It will be your first refuge. Time here passes by without you knowing.
Blanket flowers do not like heavy clay soil, nor do they perform well with wet feet or too much shade. That said, they can tolerate just about anything else nature throws their way and actually perform better under conditions that most other perennials and annuals can't handle. If your blanket flower isn't performing well, try moving it to an even harsher spot in the garden, with poor soil, sand, heat and intense sun.
Reseal your asphalt driveway. Sometimes your driveway just needs a new face. In fact, asphalt driveways should be resealed every two years. The cost isn’t bad, between 10 and 25 cents per square foot, and the result can make a huge difference.
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