Plant Stakes Courtesy of My Flower Bed

Or Sometimes It Pays To Be Lazy…

Last fall we were caught off guard by an early snow storm. We had not yet completed our fall yard clean up when the storm hit and even though the snow melted in a couple of days, we never found our way back out to finish. One benefit was that the last of the leaves found their way to the bases of the bushes, trees, and flowers, which added an extra layer of protection against our harsh winters. Another benefit did not reveal itself until last month when I finally got around to removing the dead foliage from my day lilies. As I removed the dead leaves and stems, I realized that the lily stems had hardened into perfect lightweight stakes for starting seedlings indoors. I now have morning glories climbing up the old lily stems while waiting for the danger of frost to pass.