I have a few issues in the garden. HA that’s an understatement. As a grower whose enthusiasm for planting, weeding, watering and maintenance wanes by the 3rd week in June, you can imagine all the problems my garden faces! But mainly I have issues with light. In a backyard whose privacy I love for […]
The first set of plans for the garden included about 80 square feet of garden space among 4 4×4 raised planters, a 2×6 planter, and a 2×4 planter. These just didn’t fit in the actual garden plot. Planters: So what we have this year are: 3 – 4×4 1 – 2 x 6 Total Gardening […]
I have been looking for a solution to the pea gravel pathways in the backyard. Although I love the look of the pea gravel, as its adds a simply elegant formal element around the grass, the looseness of the material is maddening. You cannot walk on it, never in bare feet, and the dogs […]
After a winter wondering if the pain in my hip I endured for months after a long day of bulb planting was worth it, I have to say yes! The daffodils add such a happy vibe to an otherwise drab spring background. I will definitely be adding more color for spring come this fall. So […]
I can’t believe I forgot to post a pic of the new wall! It is amazing what stone work can do for a landscape. I am completely impressed with the job Eucevio did, as were neighbors. We’ve already had one neighbor hire him for a job he’s been putting off for years.