My phlowers??
Not phlox - not phorget-me-nots - - not phoxglove, phlomis, phacelia campanularia (California desert bluebells) or phreesia or phremontodendron - - no sirree
Today, for starters, in a circular bed in the front yard where a dead tree was removed, I made a circle of bricks and had built it up and used border grass around it to camouflage the height.
Because it is full sun, am this year using assorted shades of yellow, orange and red and combinations thereof marigolds.
In the past, tried other things - red salvia and dusty miller together is pretty.
There are The Other Beds, and pots - and this afternoon will tackle the big stump by the creek side of the yard.
Last year, in the hollowed out inside filled with good soil, I'd tried red and pale pink geraniums (part sun-part shade, near a dogwood and a pecan tree) and they were spectacular, visible from every window on the back side of the house.
Doing it that way again.
Born to grub, even if the doctor says I cannot ever again use my brand new loppers (broken and 'repaired' right arm) or lift any heavy object. Next time I'll ask if my husband starts the weed eater for me and hands it to me, if I can 'wave it around.' Love to wield it, and tidy up the world.
The other beds will probably have hostas and red and white begonias, and in one very shady bed, impatiens in a riot of colors.
Your panoramic view of the mountains is spectacular!