Still working on the Yard, but is Paying off Nicely!

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  1. Biita

    Biita Arctic-ally Challenged Forager

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    I have been trying to make my father-in-laws yard look nice and some kind of order to it. I have to take it in bits and pieces. There is just so much. I decided to work on and area that is the flag pole. I wanted to get it looking nice so when he put the flag up for our National Day, it didn't look like a pile of weeds. So this is what i started out with.

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    Very sickly looking.

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    One and a half days and 2 wheel barrows later, tons of used coffee grinds dug in and then more layed on top and watered, I am pleased with the results. I just need some mulch now is all.

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    Here are a few others blooming around our homes.

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    Tulips are still in season
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    This plant that Droopy identified that gets the little apples on it.
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    The lilacs are in bloom but i have to retake a pic of that. lots of plants and bushes have little buds on them so won't belong until i ask for identifing,,lol.

    So there you have it, i am as busy as the bees around here,,,and loving every minute of it.
     
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  3. glendann

    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    Bitta your work sure is paying off.What you have done to it looks so great.You have some beautiful blooms and will have lots more.I will be waiting to see them all.
     
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    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    What a difference Biita! Looks great!
     
  5. Sjoerd

    Sjoerd Mighty Oak

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    You have done some good work there, Biita...and it's showing.
    Everything is looking so good. I almost can't wauit for more flower pics as things begin to bloom.
     



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  6. Biita

    Biita Arctic-ally Challenged Forager

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    Thanks all!! I am a forager, not a gardener,,lol. But i have learned alot here, so thanks to all of you, i now get to show off what i have learned.
     
  7. Droopy

    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    Your garden is really shaping up. I love to see it, it's such fun for me. :D
     
  8. toni

    toni Mistress of Garden Junque Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    What a wonderful difference around the flagpole.

    For a forager you are certainly becoming a good gardener too.
     
  9. gardengater

    gardengater Young Pine

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    It's looking very good, Biita. Keep up the good work.
     
  10. ExpressFurnitureuk

    ExpressFurnitureuk New Seed

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    Keep up the good work

    I say keep up the good work. In the end it is probably going to be worth it. I want to see the "after" photos.
     
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    Jewell Incorrigible Gardener Plants Contributor

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    Its beautiful, what a gorgous rhododendron. The other flowers are looking fantastic too. If this is the start, can't wait to see the final!
     

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