I made the cutest ladybugs out of golf balls. It's a little pain to paint anything round, but these little gems are easy to make. My objective was to make them while using as little money as possible. I found a pack of three golf balls on clearance for 3.00, but I didn't use the new ones. I traded my son for used balls. I used indoor/outdoor acrylic paint. I already had some of the needed supplies, such as the brushes and the clear acrylic sealer. I purchased topsoil and brown mulch. I could have used better grade topsoil and mulch, but then I wouldn't have stayed within my budget. The plants already existed in my garden. The total amount spent to transform this flower bed was 16.80. If I include the price of the plant I bought, on clearance in October, the cost would have been 23.29.
This project could easily be created using small rocks. Remember, use what you have to create your new treasures.
This project could easily be created using small rocks. Remember, use what you have to create your new treasures.
My name is Black and Blue Salvia. Thank you for choosing me. You picked me out of all the other beautiful perennials in the nursery. Was it my large green leaves, my cobalt blue flowers that emerge from black whorls on spikes, or was it my ability to grow up to 40 inches tall and 24 inches wide? Maybe my promise to attract hummingbirds and butterflies to your garden made me your favorite.
Plant me in sunny locations and water me once a week, in hardiness zones seven through ten. I grow fast, and I can tolerate heat. Whether you choose to plant me in a bed, or a container, I promise to provide electrifying blue flowers all summer. Deadheading will encourage repeat blooming.
You don't have a lot to worry about because taking care of me is easy. I might have a problem with powdery mildew, but some treatments can be used to get rid of it. I promise to provide you with a few babies. New plants will pop up from my roots. You can let them stay, transplant them in a new location, or share them with your friends. While this sounds scary, there is no need to worry. I'm not considered invasive.
Always, Forever... plus a day,
Black and Blue Salvia
Plant me in sunny locations and water me once a week, in hardiness zones seven through ten. I grow fast, and I can tolerate heat. Whether you choose to plant me in a bed, or a container, I promise to provide electrifying blue flowers all summer. Deadheading will encourage repeat blooming.
You don't have a lot to worry about because taking care of me is easy. I might have a problem with powdery mildew, but some treatments can be used to get rid of it. I promise to provide you with a few babies. New plants will pop up from my roots. You can let them stay, transplant them in a new location, or share them with your friends. While this sounds scary, there is no need to worry. I'm not considered invasive.
Always, Forever... plus a day,
Black and Blue Salvia
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