Rock Garden Area Update

On Saturday (April 23) and Sunday (April 24) I was able to work in the rock garden area on the front/side of the house. I got the whole area weeded, with the help of my dad who came down for a visit!  I got some perennials and some annuals planted: this took 2 days. I will post their names after I get them all written down!!  I also transplanted some wild onions.  I just need to add some more rocks...thinking Colorado River Rock...and this area will be finished.  I love that the yard is starting to take shape and I have more areas that are looking good and more natural!!! My goal is to have less lawn to mow and more areas that have plants growing in them!

Backyard Fruit Trees: Peaches

On April 10th the back yard peach trees were in full bloom.  Here are a few shots I captured of them!  Future peaches...cannot wait!

Strawberry Pallet Garden Update

I finally got my strawberries planted in the pallet I made for them! (Planted them on Saturday, April 23). Cannot wait for these beauties to grow and be ready to harvest!!! I planted 12 plants I got a great deal on at the local garden center (6 plants for $5) and 10 bare roots I had gotten in the mail.  Waiting to see which does better! Future berries...cannot wait!!!

HELP! My Plants are Tall, Thin, and Leggy. What should I do?

Here is a great infographic I found at SeedsNow.com - one of my favorite seed companies!

Mint Garden

The mint I planted last year is coming back strong this year!  I am excited to use these in teas and to make extract!  I have peppermint, candy mint, french peppermint, spearmint, blue balsam mint, and Swiss mint planted under the cedar tree near the back porch.  

Tulips 2016

I planted some tulips last fall...they are starting to bloom in the yard!  I love these spring flowers!

Iris are Blooming

Here are a few shots of some of the Iris in the yard after the spring storm the other day! These Iris came with the house! Thanks to whoever planted them years ago!!