The previous owners of our house used a lot of ground cover in this corner garden. Ground covers are supposed to be low maintenance but the ones in this garden weren't. Instead of preventing weeds, this area was filled with them and it was a real pain to dig around in all the ground cover to pull the weeds out. A little while ago, this garden was really bothering me and as my husband so eloquently says, I got a burr up my butt and pulled and dug out a lot of the ground cover. I spent two days digging that stuff out and after all that work, there was a lot of bare dirt there. What to do with it?
I wanted something that is low maintenance, deer resistant, eye-catching, and pretty: Marigolds. I planted 128 little flowers with the hope that they will fill out and flourish. They are a member of the daisy family and they often symbolize joy, resilience, and passion. Their strong fragrance is believed to ward off negativity and evil spirits. and their vibrant colors symbolize the sun's energy.
In Mexico, marigolds are known as 'cempasuchil' or 'flor de muertos' (flower of the dead) and play a central role in the annual Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations. The bright orange and yellow hues of marigold flowers are thought to attract and guide the spirits of the deceased back to the world of the living. Marigolds are used to create elaborate altars and pathways, symbolizing the ephemeral nature of life and the connection between the living and the dead. In addition, marigolds are connected to the solar symbolism in Chinese culture. The flower's bright color is reminiscent of the sun and its life-giving properties. As a result, marigolds represent vitality, warmth, and the transformative power of the sun. The flower's strong fragrance is believed to repel negativity and harmful energies, ensuring a peaceful and harmonious environment. Lots of good and positive qualities for this little flower.
I do love marigolds. So colourful and cheerful.
ReplyDeleteWill you have something else there for the winter?
I might plant some short ornamental grass (perennial) for over the winter and then work the spring and summer flowers around those.
Delete"Inchworm, Inchworm, Measuring the Marigolds" a flashback to childhood memories.
ReplyDeleteDanny Kaye in "Hans Christian Andersen." Seems to me, you'd stop and see, how beautiful they are...
DeleteI love marigolds. They have such a cheerful look to them. It's a great little garden.
ReplyDeleteMarigolds are a happy flower. The garden is a work-in-progress.
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