For several reasons, mostly due to tree removal, I've started a project to "English Edge" along the long edge of our fence with the intent of mulching it. Once it's finished, I plan on spot planting shrubs and tall perennials interspersed with stones and perhaps some bird baths etc. I got a corner and about 10 feet done this weekend. Kev ran and picked up one pickup bed of mulch before he left town but, ohhh, there are many more to come I think.
Our next door neighbors came over to thank us for being such good neighbors. They're involved in a Hatfields and McCoys on the other side and I suppose that, in contrast, we look pretty good!
Let's see, plantings were many. I put in the Foster holly (thanks for the botanical help!), a couple of Firepower nandinas, a good sized Sand Cherry, a Pink Spire Summersweet (Clethra Alnifolia), some hostas and caladiums and one neat find---Bugbane (Cimicifuga 'Brunette'). The Rodale's Perennial book had really great things to say about this and it's the centerpoint of a new little shade bed I built underneath one of our big Black Walnuts. Bugbane looks like a big astilbe with the same type of blooms late in the season and it appears to be good for your area as well. I can't find a decent internet picture of it to post so you'll have to look it up in your book if you're interested in seeing it.
I'll post pictures when I can. Kev took the digital camera with him to Nashville so it'll have to wait until he gets back.
Everything okay up in your neck of the woods? Weatherman said you were having some pretty severe weather today. We had a gorgeous day of around 75 degrees and sunny. More rain supposed to come in tomorrow night. I hope I'll be able to get some more mulch on the ground after work tomorrow before the rain hits.
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Got another two inches of rain Sunday morning. I had made it to church before it started and it had stopped by the time Sunday school was out. Although the sun came out in the afternoon, it was too wet to work in the yard. I plan to trim the back hedges if the weather permits this morning.
I have a routine eye-exam at three so I am not sure how how much will get done after that is over.
I am still working on removing unwanted weeds and adding mulch. I am envious of getting truckloads instead of bags. I do love that Texas Native red cedar mulch though. I plan to add some pentas for my butterflies some time this week.
I am so excited about all you are doing in your yard. I hope the weather will allow you to work outside this week that Kevin is gone. You could get a lot done.
Glad your neighbors like you, but hate to hear they are feuding on the other side. Life is too short for that kind of nonsense. I had a long talk with Paul yesterday on his birthday. He could not have been more charming and nice. Hard to believe my baby is 37. OUCH.
The SS class ice cream party was wonderful and I loved seeing the front yards in her neighborhood. They were inspirational. I can't wait to get the back yard in shape to start adding color to the front.
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