Saturday, April 2, 2011

Brown thumb

This is my strange flower bed. I think we live in some pre-industrialized neighborhood where they don't know how to make utility boxes inconspicuous. Last fall I attempted to annihilate this weirdo bed as it was overcome with weeds. What I didn't realize was that the previous owner of this home was Johhny green thumb. He had planted a year round garden and installed a drip system. I discovered the drip system as I was passionately hacking away at any and all plant life in the weed laden eyesore. Suffice it to say there is no longer a drip system. May it rest in peace.


So this year I waited to see what survived my massacre. Fortunately some pretty flowers came up and I decided to plant some so they could all be friends. I thought maybe this would somehow make up for the killing of the drip system. I put down all new mulch and weeded and this is what I ended up with. I think its kinda pretty. Maybe if you squint a little you won't see all the utility water obstructions.

This is another view. I managed to only slaughter the bottom layer on the planter steps. The middle and top are safe. Drip system and all! There will be pretty purple flowers in the middle as soon as it gets a little warmer. My tree is pretty cool too, but its still a little nippy out for it.



This is my door hanger. I just can't pass up a good door hanger. It makes things so festive.


This is the best part of my yard by far. I completely scored a snoopy Easter flag. I know, its wonderful. I just love it. Any decoration with a peanuts character is all right by me. I have little flags for all the other holidays too and yes they have peanuts characters. This one is special because it had snoopy. I shall leave it to my favorite child. Yay spring!







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