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One of the dilemmas of creating flower plots in the front yard is trying to keep the birdies from eating the seeds and the kitties (not Molly the Cat) from turning the plots into their personal latrines.
No problem. The Mama taught me a good enough solution.
We took the branches that we pruned from the fruit trees last winter and criss-crossed them across the flower plots. Voici, voilå!
With sun, rain, and good fortune, all will be in bloom by the end of April.
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So placing these branches down like this keep the birds away and the cats too? The cats don't go in between or move the branches?? If this is so, I will tell my hubby about this.
ReplyDeleteSo far no problems. The Hubby might experiment with a small spot first to see what happens in your area.
DeleteWhat a great idea, looking forward to Su-sieee in Bloom !
ReplyDeleteGod idea about the canes protecting the seed from bandits.
There are certain shrubs you can buy that will discourage
Tiddles and his band of bog builders ! Grrrr
Hope all is good with you and the hubster also Miss Mollie
the cat,
Hugs,
Di,
ABCW team,
Good idea too!
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Hey Di! I admit that I thought the Mama screwy the first time I saw her doing it. She scolded me for removing some sticks from one of her rows. I had no idea. lol
DeleteLooks great !!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with keeping the animals out ;-0
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Thanks, Melody.
DeleteNever underestimate the power of a few individuals to poop and peck! :D
ReplyDeleteI don't mind after the plants are established. haha
Deletea nice habitat!
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Thanks, Roger.
DeleteHappy Spring! I love the Mama's solution to the bird problem and even more I love that she's still helping you out.... makes me smile.
ReplyDeleteI like to think the Mama is smiling and laughing, too, wherever her spirit roams.
Deletedo the criss cross work?
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What a great idea about the branches. I have to do my yard work too. So lazy.
ReplyDeleteIt's going to be an interesting garden. This way your Mama's memory will keep alive!
ReplyDeleteThe Mama was such a wise woman. Thanks for sharing her wisdom... I will pass it on to my wife, who loves to play in the garden. Blessings, my friend!
ReplyDeleteThis is one happy garden . . . happy RAIN!!!
ReplyDeleteThe branches, woven like that - looks like artwork.
Good luck! Your front garden looks lovely already.
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