I shouldn't even admit I know the lyrics to that song.
Hold on a minute. [Google check.]
It was written in 1892.
Ya'll KNOW I'm not that old.
Still. Admitting that I know that song makes me feel old.
Did I ever tell you about the great "shows" that the choir used to put on at the church I attended as a child? My parents were in the choir. My sister and I were at most rehearsals, and every concert -- often participating with the junior choir or in family numbers with our parents. There was a theme for The Show every year. This is why I know a lot of old songs, including but not limited to Broadway favorites! [i.e. "I'm My Own Grandpa" -- just sayin'.]
Anywho... back to daisies.
I told you a little bit about my daisies HERE, and I thought I'd follow up. How are my daisies doing, you ask? {Thank you for asking.} They're doing great.
They are open, and healthy, and in a great big huge bunch. But none of you responded with information about dead-heading. That's okay, I know you're busy. So, I did another Google search [I know, you're so surprised] and found THIS collection of helpful comments. Now, I am torn. To deadhead, or NOT to deadhead? (I wouldn't mind a few more daisies around the yard!)
To the left of my beautiful daisy plant is another [possible?] daisy plant [in sad shape and not growing] that somehow ended up in the middle of an ant hill. Nice, huh? Again, I am torn. Give the plant up for lost? Kill the ants? Move the plant? [Will that expand said ant hill to another location?]
I'm pretty sure I know what I'm going to TRY. Please don't scold me. The hill is growing and becoming a nuisance!! I'll keep you posted.
They are so cheerful and white as can be! I do not judge you at all. You are not raising an ant garden after all. I will be eager to hear the results.
ReplyDeleteI would go the boiling water route (It was good enough for Grandma, right?) and hope the daisies survive.
ReplyDeleteHi Sally,
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for stopping by for a visit by way of Vee's blog. Thanks too for becoming a follower. I am going to follow you now too.
Your daisy photos are so pretty. I think they are such cheerful flowers. I don't know if it's right or wrong, but I just deadheaded mine. I think it makes for a neater appearance.
As for the ant hills, far be it for me to judge. After finding my dog's bowl crawling with them I had the experts come and spray. They sprayed four different ant hills outside.