Today was my get things done day. I paid the bills, returned the videos and books to the library, shipped out two books for paperback swap, got my hair cut, picked up fabric for a new sewing order, made my bank deposit, and then dropped Annie off at my moms, to do some serious gardening at my house.
Just so you know, I have a large yard, overgrown by honeysuckle and half dead ivy. It's everywhere. Today I focused on planting near the garage. I wish I had taken a picture beforehand to show you. It was bad. Bald except for a patch of ivy and some rocks. The original planting area must have only been 1.5 feet out from the garage judging by the stones. I pulled the ivy and spread out the peat moss, lime and compost before tilling. Yikes! with every drop of the shovel I hit Rock! it was crazy. I eventually dug up enough stones to edge the entire bed I had planned. Well, seven hours later it looks pretty good. I'm so happy how it turned out and so far it's only cost me $0. Yep, nothing. I got the plants from my mothers yard, just one Hosta and some Lilies of the Valley. The Hosta was so huge I was able to split it into 5 pieces. By next spring, when things fill out, it will look amazing.
Sorry the picture is so bad, it was dark out by the time I got done. I'll post better ones in the morning (if I wake up).
1 comments:
isn't it funny how finding rocks is like buried treasure? that happened twice in our yard- 10 flagstones & 8 round stepping stones under years of soil & mulch. now we have a sweet little path under an archway of honeysuckle to a (half-finished) flagstone patio. all "free!"
and how on earth do you find 7 hours to work in the yard- you're amazing! i get about 30 minutes at a time when i'm lucky. or maybe i'm just choosing to do other things... that's probably it. : )
happy late mother's day- i think you're an amazing mommy!
Post a Comment