READER PHOTO! All the joys of a garden, on a deck

Today ’s exposure is fromMiriam Settlesin northerly Virginia . She say , “ I started a container garden about 8 old age ago because I do n’t have much realm around our townhouse for flower bed , but I do have a deck of cards . This is a view from one floor above . The garden contain quite a few perennial admit trees and shrubs like Japanese maple , oakleaf hydrangea , and butterfly bush . I also raise black raspberries , tomatillos , bell peppercorn , and all kinds of herbs . There are two trellises to add erect interest , so climb flowers like genus Dipladenia and a ‘ Graham Thomas ’ grow have a home here too . I fill in the gaps every year with unlike type of yearly . This is an easterly exposure so it ’s ideally suit for nearly everything but deep - shade - loving plant . This garden provides the perfect oasis for my married man and I to enjoy after a long working day and on the weekends . ” Thanks , Miriam , for partake in your deck of cards garden with us !

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