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Photo of the Day 10.16.2009

Photo of the Day 10.16.2009

Autumn Blooms

Grandma's Hydrangeas

Grandma’s Hydrangeas

Hydrangeas are beautiful.
The amazing thing about them is that the color of the flowers can be manipulated.
Bigleaf Hydrangea flowers are naturally pink, in neutral to alkaline soils, meaning soil with a ph of 6.5 and higher.  If you have acidic soil, it is possible to raise the pH in your soil by adding lime, to produce pink flowers.
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Monarch on a Butterfly Bush

Monarch on a Butterfly Bush

A Monarch butterfly on a butterfly bush at my parents house in  Currituck County, North Carolina.

Beautiful Double Knock Out Rose Blossoms

Beautiful Double Knock Out Rose Blossoms

I think that this is the worlds best shrub! 
We will be able to enjoy these blossoms all summer long!