Looks like I have my work cut out here!

Category: Working in the yard | Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 1:22 am

My project for the spring of 2012 has begun. There are two flower beds bordering the back of the property with about 16 feet between them, and a tuteur with an Ampelopsis Vine on it. I am going to connect them.I don't see why I need grass there when I can have one continuous bed. I already have a Fothergilla, a Variegated Dogwood and a Calicarpa waiting to be planted. I put tarps down over the grass to start the process of killing it. We did dig up several slices of sod to put in bare areas of the lawn. I will slowly dig up this area and amend it with compost.I have placed the rock border where I want it and we cut the sod under them.
It is mostly shady, so I will be continuing my love of gardening with shade loving perennials.It may take me a while because I am really busy at work, and have limited energy, but my will is strong!

thebe 2012 project ( photo / image / picture from Kay's Garden )

Now for the mulch... As one of the perks of working for a landscaping company, my boss gave me 10 yds. of this nice double ground mulch. Free! How nice... The only thing is... I have to spread it... Guess I have my work cut out for myself for a few days!

10 cubic yards of mulch ( photo / image / picture from Kay's Garden )

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Henry Johnson wrote on Wed Apr 18, 2012 2:26 am:

I'll say! You sure have a huge task in your immediate future, but what a pleasant one knowing the benefits to your plants from that beautiful mulch... Hank

Cayuga Morning wrote on Wed Apr 18, 2012 11:04 am:

Wow Kay, you have quite a job planned. It will be beautiful though when you are done. I love the look of a long border. BTW, What is that tree on the right? And is that water beyound the tree?

Sjoerd wrote on Wed Apr 18, 2012 1:58 pm:

Well Kay--that's the kind of work that I like having cut out for me.
You are going to so happy with this.
That was a very nice gesture of your boss.

Things are looking good already.

tschnath wrote on Fri Apr 20, 2012 3:12 pm:

Wow Kay, it looks like it'll be a nice place to sit. Can't wait to see pics once you get it complete. And the free mulch...I think you'd hit the jackpot! How awesome is that!

Kay wrote on Sat Apr 21, 2012 1:09 am:

Appreciate the kind comments, Hank & tschnath. Cayuga- It is an old Crabapple, and no not any water, but good to imagine there is!
Sjoerd- My boss is a good guy.

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