Another weekend spent digging. Got to take advantage of the sun while it lasts! In the past year of digging (projects that have required digging so far: creating backyard drainage; attempting to beautify ugly planters in the back; removing countless sickly Azaleas and roses; removing 6 inches of soggy wet newspapers; removing rotting [...]

I have a newfound appreciation for nice yards after the past year.  The truth is, in the past I never really even noticed the “boring” plants like shrubs, groundcover and evergreens.  I certainly didn’t know much about planning a yard or landscaping project other than to know what I aesthetically liked, and even that wasn’t well-formed.  When [...]