Knitting? O no, I have been playing outside.
We just finished having a new deck built, extending our existing patio (we love it!) but it's been a big motivation to get the gardens in order. I've had what I jokingly referred to as a "3 year plan" to work up to getting plants in all 4 pre-made flower beds. The last being 350 square feet.
This was the state of the patio garden after the electrician dug it up to run power out to the deck.
And here it is after cleaning the fountain, adding compost, leveling, planting and mulching, so much better! We decided to use pebbles to cover the problem area where the gutter above dips in and water overflows, causing erosion. (We've tried fixing the gutter to no avail.)
Here is the herb garden I started last year after moving a few plants around and planting new annuals. My basil and cilantro did fantastic last year so I'm hoping for a good repeat performance. I currently have Sage, Rosemary, Thyme, Basil, Cilantro, "Curry" Plant, Flat-leaf Parsley, Oregano and Garlic and Onion Chives.
Iris divisions my friend gave me and planted last year are blooming for the first time.
I'm really happy with how these succulent containers came out, like little alien landscapes.
I've also started my veggie garden and have several plants I ordered coming soon. I've worked up a big garden plan on graph paper after measuring out the plot.
This was the state of the patio garden after the electrician dug it up to run power out to the deck.
And here it is after cleaning the fountain, adding compost, leveling, planting and mulching, so much better! We decided to use pebbles to cover the problem area where the gutter above dips in and water overflows, causing erosion. (We've tried fixing the gutter to no avail.)
Here is the herb garden I started last year after moving a few plants around and planting new annuals. My basil and cilantro did fantastic last year so I'm hoping for a good repeat performance. I currently have Sage, Rosemary, Thyme, Basil, Cilantro, "Curry" Plant, Flat-leaf Parsley, Oregano and Garlic and Onion Chives.
Iris divisions my friend gave me and planted last year are blooming for the first time.
I'm really happy with how these succulent containers came out, like little alien landscapes.
I've also started my veggie garden and have several plants I ordered coming soon. I've worked up a big garden plan on graph paper after measuring out the plot.
Your garden is beautiful! I can't wait for the day when I can have a real garden of my own that I don't have to give up!
your garden is looking awesome!! I can't wait to start mine, but I have to wait a few more weeks to be sure frost has passed - ah, the joys of Canada. ;)
So exciting! This is my first Spring in my own house so gardening is on my mind too. I'm a beginner, but I've got some strong looking seeds started indoors and can't wait for the weather to get better to transplant them!