Hardscape Year 2007

Actually with an early spring warm up, we have already made progress on the backyard fence surrounding the vegetable garden. So I have high hopes. If I can manage to accomplish getting the front yard patio and walkway in, build the backyard flowerbed rock border, and deck work, I will feel I have had a succesful year.

My daffodil problem turned out to be impatience on my part. I got the first color, with an early blooming tulip - that was not the right color red. It clashes horribly with the orange-red of the quince bush! Now dainty white daffodils are in bloom.

The back yard's daffodils in the rose garden are just gorgeous... a bright yellow that can't help but to bring a smile to your face.

I have also begun to expand the flower bed in the backyard to make way for foundation plants that will give me height and winter interest. I want to include a flowering crabapple, bushes, and evergreens.

And of course there is always the round of pruning, and edging. The lawn looks much nicer after I edged it.

Received my first quote for the front yard hardscaping. K&K Construction has suggested instead of stamped concrete for the walkway and patio, to use Pavestone for a more unique look.

Current Bid $3200 -- Pavestone Website

Based on the retailer locater, you can get pavestone at Home Depot or even Walmart. I will need to go there to see how much I may need - and do a cost comparison.

The bulbs from last fall have begun to come up. I see the daffodils in other yards blooming, but nothing yet from mine. The soil where I planted them is not the best... pretty full of clay and roots from the Evergreen removed.

I have looked up reasons they may not bloom, and makes me think I need to vive them a little 5-10-10 fertilizer.

daffodils not blooming

If they don't bloom soon, will have to add them to the problem list.