Tuesday, November 11, 2008

A home in progress







I've been busily buying and planting new things in our yard lately to replace the dead or dying ones that were abandoned here before we bought the place. We had the house painted in August so that looks good. I am starting a ornamental grasses and perennial herb and butterfly garden on the side by the retaining wall and put in ground cover in front. We really need a barrier for all the people (i.e. middle school and high school kids) who cut through our front yard. Mr. Geek wanted juniper for this and that is just what I got. I also got some Point Reyes kinnickkinnick for me, which will be in front of the juniper as you stand at the front door. I'm not a fan of juniper. I also bought some new rosemary and lavender and planted it up on the retaining wall.

IN the back yard we have a new fig tree and a pomegranate tree. I'm really excited about these. I can't wait for some shade AND some fruit!!