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Instincts are magical. Intuition is a driving force. Little voices that inspire can be subtle or hit us over the head.
I cherish the kitty head bump instincts and have finally learned to hire muscle when I need to address the larger-than-life projects. As Gershwin said it, “you can’t get a man with a gun”, yet a few hundred dollars and a three hours of man power can create memorable landscape transformations.
plain Jane garden path entrance and dormant turf
The little voice hit me over the head last week when I strolled the winter garden and gazed down the front path—a path that has been in place since September 11th.
This voice whispered “too narrow” and I replied “OK” and proceeded to tack string outlining the sod to be removed.
Editing lawns is one of my favorite garden chores, as I loathe any tasks associated with it, especially when forced to mow during high humidity and triple digit temperatures. Virginia is not the place to have turf and I have given in to most any weed that thrives there.
other end of narrow path
pathetic attempt by moi to remove dastardly sod
hired muscles at work
wider path
finished path, hurray!
After my hired muscles finished this simple path, I lead them around to the side yard to install/reuse the hideous black plastic edging from the front project. This is my gazillionth attempt to conquer the slope dramatically eroded by recent heavy rains—
Ouch! following heavy rains
ongoing attempt to soothe Mother Nature
OMG!
rock is the solution
two small boxwood and blue princess moved
burning bush transplant nearly broke backs
Following the muscle departure, I raked, watered, and tidied the disturbed areas. Next week I must don my mulchqueen hat and tuck these shrubs in for the their next chapter.
As a reward, this morning I treated myself to a carb/maple syrup/buttery pop-over breakfast before I dressed for my morning stroll.
quick Sunday breakfast
comfort food
What garden accomplishments are you most proud?
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Your new wider path is much better! Glad the muscle came through for you! You were smart to hire someone!
Your “muscle” did a fine job, and all in only 3 hours?!?!?! I like it!!!
When I once had a garden, I enjoyed bright and colorful seasonal plantings in the many picturesque spots about the 1/2 acre property. I was also proud of tending the little herb garden which was divided by teeny “walkways” of bricks. I dug a shallow impression into the ground in one section and laid in a bird bath, easy to pick up and dump/clean, so all the animals and birds could drink. I added a little statue of some kind looking over it, and mulched all around it. It came out quite well!
Jeanne
Well, last week before the snow storm I got about halfway through cutting down the three bridalwreath shrubs at the corner of the house. i divided the stems into stuff that was suitable for garden stakes and the remainder which I tied into kindling bundles.
Good for you! So much work in the garden done, and many photos to share inspiration with the likes of me – ready to get out and start working these winter-stiffened muscles! Although our grass is still far from green and no bulb tips peeking out yet, I’m eagerly reading and planning updates as soon as I can begin to work the soil
You’ve inspired me!
Thanks and here’s to yummy breakfasts too. Cheers, Gina
Glad that you stopped by Gina! The old heave ho never seems to end here in Virginia. At least I have something to show for my hard earned/spent dollars! You go girl!
How very good to see the final results of your garden path Diane! It’s even better than I had envisioned – and definitely a pathway to welcome in all the flow of good things into your front door! Anything drenched in Irish butter and maple syrup makes for a perfect morning don’t you think!
Lovely!! Hugs, Shaz
Here you go Diane! I hope this helps. Butter always does!
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