As gardeners, we spend considerable time planning the best use of our available land.. Where should I place the vegetables? What spot is best for sun exposure? Is that the best sight line for a small tree? As you tick off the answers, patterns of land use emerge. Soon you have your garden’s perimeter and ask, “should I edge it with pavers or river rock? Does it matter either way?”
Yes, it does, and this little creature is why:
Ready for Liftoff!!
Who knew dragonflies are attracted to light colored river rocks? I had no idea!
In its previous incarnation, the Ranchero was a Koi pond surrounded by river rocks. When I moved to small house, I threw out the plastic pond insert and enlarged the area by half, meaning I was short on river rocks to edge my new garden space. Rather than buy additional ones (waaayyyyy expensive) I intended to use cement curbing I’d gotten for free but, you guessed it….not enough of that either…
….so I finished the project with a few feet of river rocks and set about “hiding” the evidence with Kalanchoe diagremontiana like you see in the picture.
Who knew dragonflies are attracted to “mother of thousands” kalanchoe? Again, I had no idea!
Unexpectedly the stars had aligned, bringing life to my yard and adding quite nicely to my land use plan! 🙂
Until next time….
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Nice!!
Thank you! 🙂 so glad you liked it!
Weren’t you lucky to have your camera in hand to nab that shot. Dragonflies are so cool. We have an abundance of them here in Virginia. They remind me of mini-helicopters buzzing about. Ain’t mother-nature grand?
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Yes, catching this shot was so lucky–they don’t always stay in one spot long enough. So happy you’re liking my blog!
Your post and photo is a testament to the benefit/value of the concepts of adaptive reuse and sustainability.
Thank you! 🙂 Why spend money if you can re-purpose what’s on hand!?
Great shot! Lots of Dragonflies up here in Western NY. Looking forward for them to show up cause’ I know it is sunny when they are here!
Western NY is so lushly green in spring/summer. I’ve spent a far amount of time in Buffalo and always enjoyed the entire area!
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This photo brought back so many memories for me. I had this plant when I was younger, and I thought it was so pol how it made babies and more plants. Thanks forsaking and for finding my blog.
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Finding your blog was easy–You’re “freshly pressed!” kudos to you and a big thank you for checking in on mine. I love getting comments!
Don’t get Dragonflies in my garden… so I’m jealous 😉 Nice shot and definitely ready for take-off 🙂
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Dragonfiles are definitely interesting to watch!
thank you for taking a peek at this week’s challenge.
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Nice post with a great shot. Perfect for this week’s challenge. 🙂
Brill capture. well done 😉
why thank you! 🙂
Your entry this week was pretty dang brilliant as well!
Nice. I have dragon flies but I haven’t managed to get a shot of them. I love gardening, your blog is just full of gorgeousness!
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You don’t want to know how many shots I took before getting one clear enough to see (let alone post!)
I’m very glad you found something in my blog that interests you!
Great entry for this week post 🙂
Thanks, Jake!
Cool! Love the way it’s perched on that branch… 😎
pretty amazinig, isn’t it?
and to anyone else who happens by: regarding the pingback (below) to Eliz’s Mirth and Motivation entry…so many pictures of good food!!! If you’re hungry or on a diet, her posting will have you “ready” to eat! 😉
I like the idea of river rocks, do you have to buy the or help yourself from the actual river?