Thank you Lynn and Sandi. M.J. I was afraid someone might ask me about that. It is actually a fake aquarium plant that I had used to cover the ugly black plastic pot that I did have in there. There is a space under how the concrete sits in the metal and I thought it looked neat that way. I normally do not like to use fake anything, but I think it works for this. Shhh... don't tell anyone
For my favorite one made from the shaw I finally found it a home that I like a lot. It is nestled in red salvia and some purple larkspur that the hummingbirds love. They use the tips as a perch. The males fight over who gets to sit and watch over one of their favorite dining areas. I tried some different plants in it and have not liked any of the results. It is in a very harsh unprotected spot, so anything in it would have to be super duper tough. I thought one of our native nolinas would work but I didn't like the way that looked. Until I find a perfect match it will just remain as artwork and a hummingbird perch for now. I have rocks in the bottom to keep the winds from knocking it over.
