April showers bring rusty flowers: Kenny Be's Yard Arteology

Yard Arteology: The study of neighbors through lawn decoration...

Sloan Lake: Corroded metal petals are a sure sign of spring.

Cold, wet, rainy April days may be a hassle to planning outdoor activities, but apparently they are great for the growth of rusty flower blossoms. In the photo above, a rusty bloom bursts from an old dead tree stump in the Sloan Lake neighborhood. And wetter weather means these oxidizing monstrosities are popping up in neighborhoods all across Denver...

City Park: Rusty metal flowers need lots of rain.

With adequate April rainfall and consistent lack of attention, the fixed-wheel flower shown above can remain in rusty bloom throughout the year.

Below, a perfect rusty columbine requires proper mulching...