It's That Time of Year Again

It's that time of year again. I am ready to plant something around my mailbox post. There are Stella D'Oro lilies there right now, but I usually put some zinnia seeds mixed in or something else that's bright and pretty. This year I'm looking for easy care, so I thought I would mix in some black eyed Susans. I've been sitting here, next to the window, all through the winter....watching neighbors walking their dogs by my house. The dogs look like they are in Heaven...sniffing around and finding just the right spot to leave their deposit. The men who walk dogs are the worst. They look like they are so proud of what Fido does. They may stop and look around, to see if anyone is watching...light up a cigarette, some even lean on the box, watching Fido do his thing. When the deed is done...he may even pat the dog on the back...."Good job old boy." More often that not....they look toward the  house and give me a 'so there' look. Now don't get me wrong...I am a dog lover, but dog walks are for exercise and bonding. They can be let out in their own yard before the walk to do their business and then have a destination in mind...a park or field in the distance. The dog doesn't have to pee in every yard. It's a matter of training.Last year I put a little fence around the box, but that had to be removed when mowing and became a real nightmare later in the summer.Why is this so important to me.....I don't know...it's the first thing that people see when they come to our  house. I want the mailman to have something enjoyable to look at, when he brings my mail. I read about someone putting one of those markers that the lawn service companies put on the lawn...after they put the fertilizer down...right by the mailbox. That might deter owners from walking the dogs too close. I'll give it a try.
Balisha