Citrus Ladies

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My wife wanted to name the 4 citrus trees I planted, so now we have Clementine (obvious fruit), Valentine (Valencia orange), Margarita (Berrs Lime), and Sangria (Blood Orange) sitting in large pots along the walkway to my front door. Across the path from the citrus I have tomato plants, grape vines, strawberries, and newly planted potatoes. The nursery worker told me they'd be good for about 5 years, then would need to be put into the ground because the roots would get root-bound.

Clementine and Valentine; Margarita and Sangria... A Mandarine, a Lime, a Blood Orange, and a Valencia... Each one occupying particular spots, Four little trees residing in decorative pots. They might feel their placement's not right; As they only get just a few hours sunlight. They look down at the strawberries below, Wishing they had such space for their roots to grow. Even worse, to add insult to their injury, They must share their pots with plants of the mint family-- Lower plants that the Planter didn't bother to name-- Certainly near-weeds of dubious fame. Margarita and Sangria, Clementine and Valentine Will be transplanted someday; they're just biding their time.

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