I would go with landscape fabric & mulch or gravel. I have become leery of ground covers and the degree to which they can spread. One...
Walnut trees can be very lucrative. If your trees are big and if you wish to harvest them, they are a very good cash crop. Or so I have been told.
Flowerfreak22, i do like periwinkle, but it is true that every year I am yanking it out of where it is trying to invade my perennial garden. Same...
I happen to like vines, but I got a kick out of the vehemence of those who don't! My garden nemesis is ajuga. It is taking over our lawn. And...
Doris & Chocolate: Beautiful coleus!
Cherylad, He is very cute. I have the same thought about frogs, toads, etc: they eat their weight in bugs every day/week? during the summer....
I have a coleus growing in my office waiting room. It does not get direct sun, depends on the flourescents for light yet still looks ok. It used...
MG, Totty, Cheryl, and everyone, I can so relate. Over the years I have gotten plant supports, a compost bin, chicken wire (to make my own...
Jewell I love your space. I would keep the breezeway white, but might go with a color for the man cave, nothing dark, but something to add interest.
Jewell, your new space looks beautiful! I love all the windows and the french doors! Lots of light. I am sure you will enjoy it so much in the...
Dytecture-- I like your photo on the right! So much nicer. It makes me realize I am confused by what is reflected in the big mirror on the...
I like the big mirror too, makes the space appear bigger. But yes, the room seems cold. I like the idea of a cream color on the walls either...
Netty I just heard about Pinterest today. Do you find it helpful?
I have tried garden logs over the years with varying degrees of success. Some are interesting to read after the passage of time. Sometimes the...
Chocolate, Your photos of the birds are incredible, and your flowers are beautiful! Thank you for sharing. A great site to see any time of the...
Hi Philip, the bridge with the arches is graceful, and I love the shot of the swan. Also the 2nd to last photo, the shot of the swan surrounded...
Philip--So pretty! They do look like late fall roses, don't they? Thanksgiving day, I went out into my garden looking for some plant...
designshare---your photos are very pretty. A very appealing spot. Did you design it yourself?
Wow Barb, it sounds like you have handled it very well. I think it could have easily gotten dicey! Congrats on your "new" land!
Barb, Wow what an awkward situation. I hope your neighbors have expressed an apology. If the property is for sale, I hope the real estate agent...
