Plants galore!

Well I think we are just about finished landscaping the front. This weekend we bought a couple more barberry bushes and a dwarf Japanese maple. Here are a few pics of our progress.

We are also wanting to put up metal window planters but unfortunately have not had much luck finding the size we need. I went to 5 stores Sunday and only one of them even had them in stock (but they were the wrong size). I really didn't think finding window planters would be this difficult. I guess we may have to order them online.

While Tim was cutting the grass I decided to walk around and snap a few shots of the flowers and other plants.

Here are just a few of the hostas, they are really taking off.

And some of the peonies...

And a few other things around the yard...

Easter Gnome

This morning we woke up early and had brunch with the fam. We came home to the Easter bunny pulling out of the driveway (aka - my Dad and Brenda).

My Dad and Brenda suprise us with treats all the time and I love it. I look forward to every holiday, as you never know what's up their sleeve next.

Here is what they left us.

That's right folks, you do indeed see a mighty garden gnome. But wait, this is no ordinary gnome, he is a solor gnome and his flowers light up! For some reason we love the gnomes and have them all over. It didn't take long for this guy to find a new home.


Here is another gnome in the collection. He did have a grass skirt, which he lost many years ago. However, I think we like him better this way. Who wouldn't?!


I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend and a happy Easter.

Tulip?

My dear friend Cindy made me some of her famous tapioca pudding (It was delicious by the way - as a matter of fact, it was the BEST THING EVER!) and to thank her I cut her a couple tulips from my yard. However, a few days later they morphed into something else. I'm not sure I've seen a tulip do this, but it was awesome! I have to say, tulips are one of my absolute favorite flowers. For one, they represent the start of spring not to mention they are just gorgeous. After seeing this, I think I love them a little more.

And then there was mulch!

Last Friday we had four cubic yards of mulch delivered and dumbed in our driveway. Amazingly, it only took two back breaking days to disperse it throughout the yard. We mainly used the mulch in the front but found some places in the back that needed it as well. Stay tuned for updates on the back yard.






I also planted some of my herbs. So far I have cilantro, flat leaf parsely, rosemary, basil and oregeno. However, I have a feeling I may have planted them too early as they are calling for freezing weather next week. So, I will be sure to keep them warm and keep a good eye on them. I decided to plant them in the front, close to the kitchen. It just seemed like a perfect spot.



There is still so much to do, but every weekend we get a little closer. I can't wait to do more planting, a little painting, and lots of weeding.