We hired my nephews to pull weeds all summer. A. I didn't realize how big the yard was until I noticed that by the time you made a complete circle, the stuff at the start was starting to grow back and B. I didn't think we had gotten anything done until I looked back at those first pics.
Fence starting to go in:
Notice it is NOT white nor "picket" in nature. We just could not in good conscience pay $6000 for the fence of my dreams. And (aside from losing the arbor over the gate which will still HOPEFULLY happen at some point...) I'm glad we did. I love this fence just SO MUCH MORE. I honestly do.
Weeds piled. I can't wait until green waste pick up day! Seriously. This is 90% of everything that was in our yard. 9% has already been disposed of and 1% is being ignored in our yard because DUDE there are a lot of weeds.
This doesn't even begin to show. I should have had Sammy stand in front as comparison!
The only thing we planted this year were 5 tomato plants. And, honestly, I randomly threw them into the ground and hoped for the best. Clearly that's all it takes to grow tomatoes because, again, while not as crazy as last year's, they are still going strong.
(five little plants in a tomato round table)
(my first non cherry or grape tomato plant. I sincerely believed it to be frozen to death in early summer, but it's bounced back nicely!)
(mmmmmm. I have fresh basil and mozzarella in the fridge calling for them!)
Phase three to be completed before fall is done: Finish fence. Shale and cement the park strip. Put weed block down before first snow. Buy apple, pear and cherry trees and have them planted. Then, MAYBE then, I will feel we are actually moving forward!
(throwing muses, dizzy)
Just like that big ol' Texas sun.
ReplyDeletewhat are those yellow and orange flags in your front yard?
The utility markings for the fence installation.
ReplyDeleteWould you feel you were moving forward if you took the stickers off your windows?
ReplyDelete*Are we friendly enough for a little jab like this? ;)
The fence looks great!
Impressive pile o weeds!
Have you decided what cultivars of fruit trees you want to get?
ReplyDeleteNo. We want an apple, cherry and pear tree. Any suggestions for us?
ReplyDeleteOur Cherry tree is a Stella. Pretty good, and a self pollinator.
ReplyDeleteNot sure what variety my trees are- they came with the house so all I know are they are apple and cherry, but I love the fruit.
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love the fence.
I don't have any specific suggestions about which fruit trees. You may want to think about what your going to use the fruit for though - fresh eating or baking/canning, how tall you mind them getting, and how much work you want to put into their care. Once you've decided that, you can either dive into the catalogs or see what the local places offer (both have their good and bad aspects). I hope to be up for a visit in a week or two, so we can chat about it more then if you'ld like.
ReplyDeleteOh, good! We already know a lot of that...when are you coming up? I hope it's not one of the weekends we're gone...
ReplyDeleteNext weekend, an I'll be staying for about a week and a half.
ReplyDeleteLove the black fence!!! I think it looks more chic than the white expensive ones that everyone have.
ReplyDeleteCheryl - right? And feels a whole lot more like "us" for some reason...
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