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Now we're ready for some Rain!

Category: Spring 2010 | Posted: Wed Apr 07, 2010 1:47 am



bring on the rain!! ( photo / image / picture from Kay's Garden )

We've talked about making a rain barrel for a while, and Bob had some time, so he made one! He spent a total of $31.00. He had to re-route the downspout anyway because it has always been in an awkward spot and this is a great way to solve that problem, and conserve water too. I especially like that he added the spigot at the perfect custom height for me to fill up my watering cans, or I can attach a hose if I want too. I wasn't real happy with the color, but there is an ornamental grass next to it that gets about 8 feet tall, so that will help hide it.
So, I'm anxious for some rain to get a "reserve" of water! There is actually rain in our forecast! :)




rain barrel ( photo / image / picture from Kay's Garden )





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A cure for spring fever!

Category: Spring 2010 | Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2010 2:15 am



Daffys, finally blooming ( photo / image / picture from Kay's Garden )

I was so thrilled to finally see some pretty yellow daffodils in bloom! I have been waiting so long. There are a lot of Crocus and Daffs that have not bloomed yet, but I have a feeling it won't be long. We have had some nice warm weather here and its certainly a welcome change. March was a chilly, wet and windy month, but it truly is "going out like a lamb".
I am also back to work, and we are busy! It is so good to see plants coming out of dormancy. I feel like I come out of dormancy too!
Right now we are cutting away the old dead plant material and cleaning up leaves and debris and then dressing up with new layers of fresh mulch. I love seeing our customer's properties when we complete the work, and it looks so nice for them.
So far, I haven't seen too much winter kill, but some of it may not be apparent yet. The boxwoods sure have a lot of winter burn, poor things.
So, I am switching gears, got out my water jug and lunch cooler, tools, sunscreen, hat, gloves, boots, grubby jeans... Putting away the puzzles and books, well maybe not :)
Gotta go to bed earlier, up and out earlier!
Hurray for spring!!



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