The above god-awful mess has been in place for many, many moons, ever since I wrecked my back trying to do too much at one time, so since at least 2012 and probably earlier. I have daydreamed about taming this beast and installing a new, back-friendly garden but never quite got around to it. Darling Spouse even made a couple of attempts but was driven back by the ferocious greenery.
Finally, last fall, I said “enough.”
I’ll skip the part where I called half a dozen places, looking for a contractor willing to do such a relatively small job. Suffice it to say it was educational. I made a choice, did some haggling and signed a contract. Saturday, May 4th, they showed up for the first time.
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The work done that first day was not extensive. It’s been far too wet for them to use heavy equipment so all they were able to do was chop down anything that held still long enough with chainsaws. Since that didn’t take long, they were kind enough to run around our property with me and cut down some other nuisance trees and shrubs that needed removal.
Even that small progress made the whole area look better, especially after Hubby and I got in and did more work around the patio. We got a whole lot of photos, both before and after, because my Darling knows a photo op when he sees one. ;)
At this point in time, the project is on hold because we can’t seem to put two days together where it doesn’t rain. The contractor won’t bring heavy machines in to finish the clean up until it’s fairly certain they won’t get stuck or rip up our lawn. It’s pouring as I write this, so at the rate we’re going, my next update won’t be till July!
Here are a few other shots because why not? All from this year.
If anyone is interested, I’ll have plenty of daffodil bulbs to share and I also have redbud tree seeds if anyone wants to try one from seed. Just Kos mail me and we’ll discuss! :)
So what wonders do you have planned for this year?
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