WhenMary Palmer from near Monroe , Washington , sent in this pic a couple of days ago , I had an glimmering of what these gardening ornaments were , and I begged her to tell me I was correct . Mary tell , “ They are indeed lavatory armored combat vehicle floats . I had purchased two for a project that I never finished so they remained stuffed in a paper sack for several years . When I acquire the idea to use them as odd blossom on the endearing utter weed ( Anemanthele lessoniana , USDA Hardiness Zones 8 - 11 ) , two were not enough . I finally located a few more and found they had nearly double in price ! The dead eatage have now been supervene upon with live ones and their stinking flowers now adorn a potted laurel wreath in the summertime . Alas , the brilliant copper colour has tarnished so now they are tastefully understated . Also in the photo areMahoniaxmedia‘Arthur Menzies ’ ( Zones 8 - 9),Bergenia‘Bressingham Ruby ’ ( Zones 4 - 8) , andCarex tenuiculmis‘Cappuccino ’ ( Zones 7 - 9).”Thanks , Mary , for sharing !
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Click here to enlarge this photo.Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of Mary Palmer
