Hey Justine! I am showing you a view from the front of my house today!!!! You said you'd never seen it...so here we go!
If you were walking past here.....you'd more than likely never suspect that a deranged plant fanatic lives inside this house...I do get some compliments on the grass...but that's about it.
When I started in this yard the only beds that were here were the two in the front of the yard...and they were filled with rocks....just like the ones next door. They were awful red and grey and white mixed together.....ICK! So..I removed them and got busy. Really Busy! Did I mention I was 6 months pregnant when I started this?
This is the view from the sidewalk just before you enter the back yard.
This is the front bed....LOADED with weeds... as for that huge truck....it used to be here...but was in a big crunch...and is not a truck anymore!
This is under the bedroom windows in the front of the house...not much to see last year..
A view of the front doorway with the Engleman's Ivy growing like weeds!
Yup....that's mostly weeds! chick weed from the neighbors garden got in and I gave up! It could have been beautiful if not for those weeds!
A view of the side of the house....see the window?
Lets get a little closer....MORE WEEDS!!! shame on me!
The same long huge bed...it is hard to photograph this bed....the next door neighbor's house is too close for a good shot!
The corner....my goodness...things weren't that big when these were taken
These are all photos from this year past and the one before. I have had so many people ask if I have loads of comments from those in the area....nope! No one even suspects that I am here....and if they do...they don't say too much! (maybe they are afraid of the crazy plant lady! lol)
Comments
I'm in awe of your abilities to work wonders with flowers.
Had to let my silly puppy out, now it's back to bed...lot of work to do tomorrow.
Your home is gorgeous and full of charm. I love the windows and how it's slightly open in the first picture. Then the moldings ( or ladder ) looking stuff ( I don't know what it's called...lol. ) Your gardens are beautiful. I too am battling weeds~ my back flower bed is giving me nightmares right now. The front is fine though~ isn't that weird?
Have a beautiful day!
Hugs~ J
Love & Hugs
'D'
Thanks for the huge early morning laugh this morning from your comment on my blog!!! : - )
Donna
THIS is gorgeous.
I think you neighbors are probably jealous!
Betty
You are so talented girl! ;)
Kate
Lori
I just popped over to you from YaYa's blog. Your name is what got my attention~~so Cute!
I love to work in the yard, with flowers, plants and you are one of my inspirations.
Oh and about the neighbors that never comment...is totally unbelievable to me...I am SURE they enjoy your pretties.
Love the Marilyn Monroe quote, too!
Enjoy,
Lynn
WOW! This was so awesome!!! I'm inspired! ♥♥♥ Diane
So, seriously girl, come visit me for a month. You will make yourself happy trying to whip my garden into shape and I will make myself happy watching you from the window!
I love your garden!! Wish I had green fingers for outside gardening.. (I do ok inside though)
Ashley gave me a super idea.. now that the kids might not be all intersted in the boat.. maybe I should fill it with plants!! :-)
We'll see.. or maybe sand for my son and his buddie to play in at first. they love playing with cars in the sand.
Anyway... wish you were MY neighbour.. I'd come over all the time... for tips and off-springs off of the plants.. what do you call that?? we say "avlegger"...
Have a great day!
Monica
Mary
It looks like you paid someone to do the work on your yard. You go girl!
Sweetie
You have created a masterpiece! I love the colors and how everything is arranged. I know a beautiful garden like this doesn't happen by accident. It takes hard work, and a big dose of talent!
Cathy
Justine :o )
Hugs, Terrie