I planted some pink mix Daffodils, pink impression and some apricot impression tulips in the front of our house. All to match my Coral wreath.
I did some changes at the front so far. I removed the beat up bushes and made a flower bed. I first used my hose to make a line and when I was satisfied with it I spray painted a line. I use a flower bed shovel to dig the grass out. Pretty hard job but really not the work but running after a 2 year old who kept on playing with the water and then would take her clothes and be butt naked in the street. Oh boy every single time I was working on that yard.
The weather is still warm and terrific here and I am enjoying it a lot. Have you planted anything for next spring?
By Isabelle Thornton
I have been enjoying my white Iceberg roses a lot. They smell very good and never stop blooming. I make little bouquets for my girl's night stands and of course one for my kitchen.
Soleil was trying to hang from the chandelier...Never a dull moment.
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?
