Landscape help!
Yes, I was a creepy stalker the entire time they were here at Fishtail Cottage! I was peeking through the windows from all angles of the house to be sure they were trimming, weeding and planting the correct way!
I was pleased with what I was seeing until I saw that red bark had been delivered and already being spread in the garden beds…yikes that red bark was supposed to be black mulch!
Panic mode went into effect & I went out to show my contract write up showing black mulch! Disaster averted…he said no problem, & began scooping the red bark pile back into the truck – and hauled it away & later returned with the black mulch! sigh…
A project that has been on my “wish list” is now completed! It is so exciting for me to share this with you! I have wanted to complete our side yard for almost five years & and it’s unbelievable that in one afternoon – it’s done! Happy me! It will be so useful next summer to have this area completed. We moved our fence from the middle of the ide yard up to our driveway. There is now a complete walkway the entire way! Arborvitaes (albeit small) are now planted along the fence line…and more English Dwarf Boxwood is planted along side the walkway! Most importantly – all that Creeping Charlie that I have been trying to get rid of myself…is gone!!!
Looks like fall is on it’s way from a few of the maple leaves color’s I am seeing in here in the garden.
In the end, I was am so pleased with the way it all turned out!
I sure hoped you linked up to Cottage Flora Thursday’s this week – as it is the last one of 2011.
Next week September 29th – I will begin a new weekly party so you can show off any Fall Décor you are sharing outdoors! Check out this awesome idea that Momma Hen sat out on her porch! So inspirational, isn’t it?
To see what I am linking to this week – please check my “Cottage Links” label…xoxo, tracie
PS - Fishtail Cottage is now on Facebook
Comments
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Cindy
The whole thing looks amazing. Boy, the white picket fence and gate sure showcase your home - nice!
I really like the tiered hill, best way to handle one and the gravel edging is really neat and tidy looking.
A project well worth the money, don't you think? Now you can relax and enjoy!
Judith
Your close supervision paid off with the mulch mix-up. Thankfully they responded really well to your correction.
Your garden is a delightful place.
XO,
Jane
*hugs*Deb
-Lynn
Those arborvitaes will be big in no time. It seems it takes them a year to sink their feet in and then they grow like crazy...and I love those dear little boxwood plants!
Oh-It is gorgeous- I'll bet you just keep going out, standing in the yard and gazing at it with a big sappy smile on your face, don't you? I would!
Now...deep breath...the boys are gone-you can relax! xo Diana
We put out pine straw because that is what you see naturally here in the South due to all the pine trees. The only problem is that we have to put it out several times per year. We spread some last Saturday. I will post our front lawn for your next FCT because Mr. Art @ Home is so proud of the grass! :D
Now I am off to look at your lovely garden again ;P
xoxoxoxo,
Ricki Jill
What a beautiful place you have! I know, I've said that before, but really! So lovely. (How do you keep up with the "keeping it up", I wonder.)
-Karen :)
What a beautiful garden! I love the iron fence and the terraced plantings. The walkways are lovely a great design.
Eileen
I had to laugh at the red bark fiasco. I would have done the same thing. Black mulch all the way!
~Shanon
Enjoy!
xoxo
Kathleen
xoxo
Dore
BTW, i've answered your two emails this morning.
Happy weekend!
-Marie
I agree much better with black mulch than red!!! Have a great weekend! Mari from Sweden