It’s Friday again already and that means it’s time to flaunt our flowers, gardens and all things green!
Now if you are not familiar with the rules of this little party…here they are;
If it is spring or summer where you live, you need to snap a few photos of what you have growing, blooming or just love to look at that is of the plant variety…if it is winter where you live, you may post past favorite photos…or indoor plants…whatever you like. The only criteria is that it is a plant or something growing!
You do not need to use fertilizer to participate in this party, but if you do, this is the reminder to fertilize weekly!
Your post must include the logo above and a link to Tootise Time, or the linky will be deleted. I don’t mean to be harsh, but there have been a lot of people linking in and when the participants graciously click over to their blogs, there is no sign of Fertilizer Friday anywhere to be found. This is not fair to those who do follow the rules, therefore…well you know!
So? what are you waiting for? Get outside, feed, water, snap and post!
This week I will be sharing a project I did on Tuesday afternoon. It is something that I have been wanting to do in this spot for years, and this year I have decided to get it done.
I hate that the sand from the street blows up onto the lawn and makes the grass at the edge of the yard higher than the rest of the lawn. It is difficult to mow and is not very healthy at all because it ends up being so much shorter than the rest of the grass. It is also messy when you water and the sand leeches out and makes mud all over the sidewalk (and we all know how I hate a dirty sidewalk! )
So…I pulled out the trusty garden hose…positioned it in a shape I thought I could work with…and started cutting out the sod!
Guys…let me tell you….it was not an easy task!!! That was a LOT of sod! Once my sprained arm went numb…I was good to go…I hauled all the sod that I pulled up out to the back yard…it will be used to piece in the dog pee patches that Miss Pooh left for me this winter.
After the sod was pulled…I fluffed the remaining soil with my little tiller…
Pulled all the weeds that were along the edge of the sidewalk and tidied up the edges.
Do you remember me saying that the box of my truck was loaded to the gills with plants and trees? Well here is where I put some of the things I dug up out at the farm.
You can see that my garden wagon is loaded with little Cotton Easter plants. They grow wild out at the farm. They are a fantastic hedge plant and I have dug myself enough to make a nice little hedge along the front of my property. These are just the first of three loads that went into this project.
I planted my little heart out! I made myself a nice little hedge…with a curve! I love it.
Everyone else in the world builds their hedge straight across…no interest no nothing. NOT THIS TOOTS!!! Mine is like a wave!
Oh how cute is that going to be in a few weeks!!! Yes…I said a few weeks! I need to trim them back so that they concentrate on roots …not leaves right now and recover faster, and so that they are all the same height.
Am I leaving it the way it is??? What else am I planning for in this area? Funny you should ask- as a matter of fact…I DO have a plan!
There are some among us today who will be so proud of me….I am doing this bed primarily of perennials!!!
It will be filled in the rest of the way with some of the left over annuals from my greenhouse, but for today I am showing you what I have added in the way of perennials…Miniature Iris, Artemesia, Mytosis (forget me nots) to start with. I have a few more that I will add, but this is what I finished before it was time to get posting.
I am looking forward to when we can see the hedge…and the Artemesia is bigger.
I plan to allow the hedge to grow to about 2 feet tall…I don’t want it to be too tall…just tall enough to make a statement. I will be trying to keep it following the curves that I cut and planted around.
I am also adding an iron gate to the side for some added decorative interest.
Now…if I can convince Justin (the young single guy next door- who as a matter of fact lets me boss him around...) to let me dig in his yard…I’ll be cookin’ with gas…and the happiest girl in the neighborhood! Hey…he already begrudgingly lets me put pots all over in his yard, fertilize his grass…why not? (The snow mold really did a kickin on his grass this winter….) OR...I could just wait till he goes to Korea for 10 days next week....hmmmmm...}8-) (that's my evil grin) ha-ha
While I contemplate my next project, nurse my sore arm and aching back from all the sod moving….I want to see what you have to flaunt with me this week.
In the mean time…I will be attempting to hit all of the blogs that I possibly can…I wish there were two of me…or more time in a day..that way I could do all that I want to do…and all that I must do!
Until next time…! Hugs to you and a special wink to those very special fans (you know who you are! ha-ha-ha! {8-)
I am also linking in today to Claudia's Finding Beauty party over at Dipity Road. She has some great posts signed up too...check her out! Thanks for inviting me Claudia!
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Comments
I did cut back my pernnials though. And I have more to go...I hope they get back up there before the REAL heat hits us.
Hugs to you...I love what you have done...YOU BE SOOO SMART, Tootsie!
Mona
You really should give that arm a rest, Yah , I should talk ! I can't sit still either hahaha:) Everything you do looks so great, that guy next door is lucky to have you for a neighbor! haha Have a great weekend! Thanks for Hosting :)
Tammy
I have a garden post up that I would love to share, but I already have a flower up at the top that sort of fits into the subject of the post. I did actually take a few flower pictures this week though, finally LOL!! :)
Have a great weekend.
I've already started giving magnolias to the neighbors so I can watch them grow and bloom! Makes perfect sense to me... congratulations on the changes in your yard! Larry
I love your new bed. It's going to look wonderful when everything in it matures and fills out. Glad you went with perennials.
I can't remember if I've ever left a comment before on your blog, but I've been following it for several months.
P.S. I'm not joining in this week - I'm in Montreal picking up my daughter. Back next week.
I finally got my veggie garden in!!!! Yea!!
be blessed
mary
Your new flower bed is going to be awesome. Your header is wonderful! Please stop over and visit when you have time :)
Robin
your border is going to be beautiful!!!
I have been following A Gardener in Progress for a while and have been waiting for the perfect Friday posting to add here.
Toodles,
Dig On,
Kate - The Garden Bell
Grab a lemonade, I'm out in back deadheading.
Sylvia
Hope you have a great weekend.
Eileen
You can find my entry here
http://mandatoryschoolunis.blogspot.com/2010/05/alasandras-garden_27.html
~Alasandra
You're right (on your instructions) about some people just putting their name on the list but having nothing to do with what they're suppose to or not mentioning you. They're wanting a free ride. I've noticed them when I'm going around visiting everyone on here. When I come to one I just close the page and ignore them. hehehe I'm sure I have an evil smile going on here too.
Can't wait to see your gardens next week. They just grow in leaps and bounds.
I love what you've done with your front yard. The curves look great. I want to do something similar with the front of our lawn too. Hope your poor arm is feeling better.
I was a little late joining this week. The storm last night blew out or power, and with it our internet. It fried both our modem and our router, so today has been a techno-fixit day for me.
But I'm back, live and in color!
following you now!
Sandy
http://thewondersofdoing.blogspot.com/
I shared today.... making this a habit that I love! My Fertilize Friday is 'berry' yummy!
((HUGS)) Happy Planting - and thank you for doing such a fun post.
I have linked you to me-- :) so come on over and do the same would love you to join in as you are sooo beautiful ;)
Looking forward to Tues.
Claudia
PS... soft pats to your sprained arm -- rest and take care.
Just popped over from Dipity Road to read all about your work in the garden this week and hear about your Fertilizer Fridays. I may be joining you soon, if it ever stops raining and I can get back outside!
~Maggie~
Sorry I didn't make it this week...life had other plans..see you next week fingers crossed.
*hugs*
deb
Beth