garden98011's Blog
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Apr 16, 2008 | 11:06 AM PST
Well, almost done with spring garden clean up. I just have the weeding & sweeping of the courtyard then I can spread compost around the boxwood that edge it and I am DONE!! I love the look of new plant growth against fresh black mulch.
Last year we were unable to entertain due to a remodeling project so this year I am chomping at the bit to get everything done early so we can relax with family and friends. Now just have to wait on warm weather so DH & friend can finish the deck railing then paint the house trim & fence (my project). We had drainage problems in our backyard so it was torn up and again-need warm weather for the grass seed to sprout.
Thought I’d share spring photos then again when the season has peaked, such a difference!
Entry containers-should have cleaned the stairs before these were taken:
My new tree fern-huge 7'x6', way too big-possible mistake for my garden!
Planted fountain will be overflowing with foilage & orange begonias with warm weather:
Removed the bird cage and replanted with brugmansias & ostrich ferns:
Before:
AFTER:
Sweet Gracie Girl has grown and should be bigger by the next garden photo session as well:
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Apr 16, 2008 | 11:31 AM PST
Oh what beautiful plants!! Those pixs are this year? And your pup is so cute. Come on warm weather! |
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Apr 16, 2008 | 11:39 AM PST
Thanks-they were taken this morning. That pup is sooooo sweet!~Andrea |
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Apr 16, 2008 | 8:07 PM PST
Is he (or she) your little helper in the garden?? Your plants are truely amazing. |
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Apr 17, 2008 | 6:49 AM PST
Fabulous photos! Your home looks lovely. I love the contrast of the slate backdrop for those gorgeous container plantings! |
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Apr 17, 2008 | 12:20 PM PST
Thanks FG-this is her 1st year so I will be training her...Bill Mitchell gave me some ideas about keeping her out of the garden...we'll see! She is pretty irresistible with that pleading face :) Soap-thank you as well. Looking forward to the heat to fill in the gaps!~Andrea Last edited by garden98011 on April 17th at 3:38 PM. |
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Apr 17, 2008 | 2:39 PM PST
Great containers! Boxwood is so beautiful. |
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Apr 17, 2008 | 4:28 PM PST
The containers are awesome! And the plants are great:) Happy gardening:) |
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Apr 17, 2008 | 6:32 PM PST
Love your garden, and lil pooch too! Your planters look great on your steps, what a great focal point. |
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Apr 18, 2008 | 10:23 AM PST
Thanks to all. After planting the fern, the lowest frond over the path was 6'+ as my husband(6') was able to walk under it. I'll post photos another time~Andrea |
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