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Dumber than…
So we’ve begun the rock removal process. There is no easy way to say it: it sucks and it takes for fricking ever. About an hour per four feet. I’m loading the moving boxes with rocks (very convenient), and handsome … Continue reading
Posted in In the Garden, photos
Tagged new house, removing rock mulch, rock mulch, rototilling
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A (VERY) Bright Surprise
As I’ve spent the last four days moving into my new house, I’m spending so much time unpacking boxes that I’ve hardly gotten into the garden at all…except for seeing this amazing bright spot in the garden! A lovely surprise, … Continue reading
Rock Mulch
Rock mulch sucks. I see why people use it: it doesn’t break down, it’s permanent, etc. I don’t care, I hate it. As there is no such thing as a permanent planting, it should never be encased by plastic and … Continue reading
The Start of Another Great Garden
Today I received the first shipment of plants for New House! I close on Friday, brilliantly, and I already have received 6 French lilacs, 6 Incrediball hydrangeas, Hosta ‘Empress Wu’ and ‘Blue Mammoth’. They are currently residing in my garage, … Continue reading
And We Have a Winner!
I have an accepted offer on this suburban wonderland! As you can see, it has some good features (it is huge) and bad features (about 30 invasive japanese berberries that need to be destroyed). I’m pretty sure that my … Continue reading
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Tagged berberis, evergreens, incrediball hydrangea, new house
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Over-enthusiasm
Things you should not do when you buy a new house: buy a ton of plants that you don’t have a place to plant. I have many plants currently living on the patio of my condo. It is not ideal. … Continue reading →