Here's the pond full to the brim because of the inches of rain we have had. Love that the cattails are gone (for now). The water iris have mostly finished blooming.
The fish and frogs are active.
A water lily that has never done much is now showing some life. It's confined to a pot in the pond.
Joe Pye weed is adding height. I have pulled some volunteers from spots around the pond but I know there are still some from self seeding. They don't seem to transplant very well.
On the house side of the pond the stella d'oro day lily is just opening blooms. The hosta behind is a nice contrast to it.
Look at this color combination.
Close up it's even lovelier. The orange is the butterfly weed that is food for monarchs. The blue is ? I can't recall what it is called. It blooms in the morning.
Pots of sedum on the pond deck.
A view of the pond from the deck.
The garden tour will continue in future posts.
Such beautiful colours in your garden. Hope someone is looking after it for you.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! All of it!!
ReplyDeleteI love your pond! I want one when I grow up, ha. It's just lovely, thanks for the pics. :-)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely lovely! I dream of having a pond.
ReplyDeleteThe blue flower is Tradescantia aka Spider Wort.
Marcia, your pond is just lovely! It must bring special beauty to your yard during each season of the year. Yes, the blue perennial is Spiderwort. Enjoy nice summer days in your garden! ♡ Dawn
ReplyDeleteWhat a verdant-looking pond. I've seen some ponds with surround foliage look very forced and artificial, but yours is from them. Those flowers look vibrant and beautiful. Your green thumb is really evident with the look of the whole garden. Thank you for the tour! I hope everything's growing strong. All the best!
ReplyDeleteGwendolyn Reyes @ Tapestry