Harvest Monday and some blooms

The swiss chard plants that were planted in the ground were being eaten by some pests, so I decided to grow them in a container. They actually did well and this is what I harvested over the weekend.

Petunias with Coleus in a container:

A lonely african daisy:

Daylillies:

Flower bouquet from my backyard

We had some friends over for dinner on Saturday and I always like to have flowers in the house when people come over. I didn't have time to go to the store to buy flowers, so I ended up making a bouquet. Dahlias, Zinnias and Roses are in bloom right now. I made the flower arrangement using Coleus and a dinner plate Dahlia. How does it look?

Coleus

Coleus plants are eye-catching and so easy to grow. I love them for their colorful foliage, they add a splash of color to the garden. Bees visit the flowers often. I learned that the flower spikes should be nipped to keep them growing as a perennial. I am planning to grow them in a couple of containers.