Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Our garden and big plans

 A little tour of our yard because it's going to look amazing when I am done with it. The last time I had a yard I turned it into a beautiful cottage garden and it was a master piece!I have grand plans for this one and I am so thrilled!
As you can see the front:
Good: 3 Iceberg rose bushes.Those are about 3 years old and it looks like the one on the left is a climbing bush. I will train it to go on the column. My Angel statue is gorgeous on the right side and my weathered pot also. You can see a little iron bench under the window. Didn't buy it and it's great there.
Bad: Those boxwood bushes are dying, no shape to them. The skyrocket junipers are at the wrong place and they are in bad shape too. 
There is no side fence.The flower beds are gone. It's all grass and plants.
The back of the house:
 Good: Sprinklers are in.
The yard is in the smaller size but still big enough to have a trampoline.
Bad: No back fence. The grass is a done yourself bad job. bad grading. Weeds and holes.

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 Bad: No sprinklers on the sides or grass.
Good: Perfect spot for a veggie garden.
 Good: We have already a great barbecue grill. Dirty but great.
 Good: Great patio chairs and round table waiting for a big umbrella.
 Good: I got this cement bench for my birthday one year. Durable, French and beautiful.
Bad: those stairs are weird and not attractive but Oh well, they serve their purpose.
Good: My babies don't care. LOL

My plans:
Flower beds, 
Rose garden,
Veggie garden,
Sitting area,
Fire pit area,
Finishing the Fence,
New plush grass in the back,
Fruit trees,
French inspired garden,
Cutting flowers,
Fairy garden,
Potting area,
Swinging bench?
Shed?
I know it seems like a lot but French gardens are famous for having rooms feel gardens and using each inches for a purpose.

What do you think? Any ideas for me?


5 comments:

Debby said...

I am so excited to see what you do in your new home. I bet you are grinnng from ear
to ear. Your baby is so cute, just like your others kids except she looks more like you .

Debby said...

I am so excited to see what you do in your new home. I bet you are grinnng from ear
to ear. Your baby is so cute, just like your others kids except she looks more like you .

Victoria said...

Congratulations on your new home! I just read your house tour post and it's absolutely beautiful! I would suggest going to Ikea for some of your furniture, their prices are great and their furniture's really sturdy. Also, some thrifting and a few cans of paint works wonders also! I'm sure you'll turn your garden into an outdoor paradise:)

Jackie said...

Congratulations on your lovely home! (I love that aqua door). It looks like a light and happy place for your gorgeous family Love the French Garden inspiration and can't wait to see your creativity transform the outdoor areas

Jacqueline said...

Your urn is perfect out on the front porch! Such a welcome introduction to your style! You have a lot of work cut out for you - definitely a blank canvas, but you have lots of time to plan and have fun. Enjoy your new home!

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