Enjoyable DIY Garden and Yard Projects!

Do you enjoy DIY projects? How about in your yard and garden? I am always looking for Do It Yourself (DIY) creative projects. Pouring over YouTube, The Family Handyman magazine and Google Newsfeed. I agree with the quote, “People are looking for novelty, artistic outlet and helping others”. So for me, the novelty of new […]

Is it time to tidy up your flower beds?

Joan and I are continuing the springtime clean up in our garden, around our townhouse. We trimmed back the massive Jade plant in the front walkway that had taken over the front-door path. We filled the large green garbage can for Thursday pickup. In the back garden we continued trimming geraniums, jade, baby tears, dandelions, […]

Springtime and the Eco-Systems in Our Backyard!

I am grateful for all the different eco-systems in our backyard. The river, the shaded area close to the fence and all the potted plants on our patio. Geraniums, Jade, succulents, and baby’s tears, abound in the heavy shade next to the fence. I have been removing baby’s tears on the gated entry rocks. That […]

Springtime is here! What are you going to spruce up, tidy up, or clean up?

There is so much rain here, it looks like winter not spring. Spring to me is wild flowers, nature hikes and long walks with Joan and our dog, Eldred. To me, Spring is warm sun light and breezes, gentle rains and the joy of the new and fresh. It brings to mind the annual tradition of spring […]

It’s Garden Check-Up Time!

Wow, that was one winter… or spring… or maybe winter… that couldn’t make up its mind!Things should level out and dry up this month, so it’s time to start dealing with the aftermath. Here are some major areas to think about as you come out of hibernation and assess where your yard needs to go […]

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