The hawthornes really do look puny, but they will fill out the area eventually.Daron has also been the driving force behind getting our garden started. We don't have much in yet as the soil preparation here in the Dallas area is a work unto itself. So he's been working cotton burr compost and peat moss into the vegetable garden area bit by bit. We do have some peas and beans growing, but we may have planted them too late as the weather is already hitting 80F most days. But our four tomato plants are doing well so far and look healthy and green. We're just hoping to avoid last year's disaster of all our plants' roots being choked by the adobe brick clay surrounding them!
Our strawberry plants have been thriving. They were the only things besides a couple of rosemary plants that lasted from last summer. Unfortunately, we're starting to have ants eat the ones in the front and worms have been digging into the back strawberry plants! Any advice?
Even the lawn is starting to show signs of improvement. The herbs we're growing in pots are doing beautifully and look so pretty and green on the front porch.
Finally, Daron pulled all the weeds from by the air conditioner and added some soil to level it off. The next step is to put down some weed blocking tarp thing and cover it with rocks. We also want to replace that lousy looking brick log next to the grass.
It is so nice to have greenery and flowers surrounding one's home!!
2 comments:
Your yard looks so great. I totally know how it's a work in progress constantly. It's Seth's favorite hobby.
Your yard looks fantastic! It makes me want to get back in to gardening. Good luck with the infestation of your strawberries!
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