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One of my favorite things to post about is my garden… Spring was especially difficult for me. Now that we’re homeowners again, I no longer need to wistfully dream of gardening. This summer, we’ll be updating and putting more energy into the house than the outdoors. Even though a few junk plants need to be ripped out, there are difficult to landscape areas and several overgrown features, I did hunt for the few hidden gems that the previous owners left.
A small maple stands guard at the top of the hill in the front of the house.
Front Maple Tree
A few mountain rocks add framework behind faded irises.
Mountain Stone
One young oak dances at the top of the back hill, taunting us with his cool relief.
Under the Oak
In the far back corner, native day lilies hide with chagrin in the shade. Don’t worry, I’ll soon replant you where you can flourish.
Native Day Lilies
There are a few flowering shrubs and a lot of work needs to be done!
Blooming Beauties
Spiraea to Lure in Butterflies & Hummingbirds
A lilac bush stands alone along the road, the hostas are chewed and lonely, an azalea is hiding beneath a vine, and a fire pit needs some love. I also remember in the spring, seeing a few daffodils in the front and a few grape hyacinths in the back. I can’t wait to see what else awaits us…
Which is your favorite?
PS… This is my 400th post!
Bright Foliage
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Looking great. And that was all from the previous homeowner? Score.
Yes, but there are more uglies than pretties… at least in the garden. I’ll post progress as it continues…
Beautiful! Our yard is in some serious need of work, but our first goal has been to complete our fence then we’ll get to the landscaping and planting things. 🙂
Thanks Rachel! Good luck with your projects, I look forward to seeing pics…
Beautiful!
Thank you!
Pretties 🙂
Thanks!
Great selection to start with! The best time to shape or prune spirea (the pink flowered bush) is after they finish blooming, if you dont see any new growth at the base chop only a few branches and wait to see if new shoots grow later this summer. Good luck!
Thanks for the tip & welcome!
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