Yesterday I began a small yard project that I finished just a couple of hours ago, I taught myself how to landscape. Our sad looking new tree needed something to make it look a bit more cheery and the yard needed some color, so I used what was left of our housewarming gift cards to Home Depot, put a little extra with it, bought some limestone, flowers, and mulch; and came up with what is pictured below.
This is the new Red Oak tree. I'm hoping it's just changing colors for the season and not because I'm a bad gardener.
This is the new Red Oak tree. I'm hoping it's just changing colors for the season and not because I'm a bad gardener.
This is the tree that was all ready in the front yard . It's smaller than the other but much fuller. It looked more like a bush than a tree when we moved, but with a little trimming it's turning into quite the nice looking little tree.
And this is a close-up of the flowers I planted. They're yellow and reddish colored mums.It was quite a learning experience for me and I really enjoyed it. Kim said she was impressed, so I guess I did a good job. Think I'll start on the backyard before long!
-approved by Farley Wells, CMDI who was coaching me the WHOLE TIME! Thanks Farley.
8 comments:
Appears to me you are finally showing you learned something from you dad. HA!
Larry
WOW I too am impressed! You did a good job with the border and the flowers I am jut impressed!!!! If the economy gets as bad as they are saying you have a backup plan for extra income, although I don't know that we'll have extra for flowers...anyway...Good Job!!!
Good job with the landscaping! Your little tree in the front yard looks like a Bradford Pear. They usually grow quickly (at least ours did) and turn a pretty purple color in the Fall.
They look really nice! I love having flowers in the yard, they add such a nice color.
I, too, am impressed. I didn't know you had it in you. However, I did know you are a artist, and you can do whatever you set you mind to. Good job.
#1 Aunt
Hey, that looks really good.
Well thanks everybody. I'm glad I finished yesterday, cause I think the wind is about to blow away everything today! Plus, it's freezing cold out there right now.
Carla-The little tree is a Bradford Pear. I hadn't thought about the whole purple thing, but these two trees will look great with each other one day, red and purple. WOW! Everything's coming up...uh...MUMS!
Very good, Lynn! I'm proud of you.
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