In preparation for my son’s birthday bash this past weekend, I spent my early mornings (I’m talking like 5:00 AM) weeding and cleaning up the garden beds. Out with the old (boring blackeyed susan’s, dying and wimpy joe pye weed ‘chocolate’) and in with the new (tough as nails bee balm, moisture loving spiderwort).
I have a tendency to spend all my time planting and transplanting while ignoring the weeds and under performing plants but I was determined to finally “clean up”. Task somewhat accomplished with some work still remaining.
Today I wanted to take a step back and show you a better view of the gardens as a whole now that they are sort of presentable. No close-up bloom pics or rain drop covered foliage. I have a ways to go but I’m happy to be thinking “big picture”:
You’ve done good…your plant beds are looking SPLENDID! Happy Birthday to son!
Everything looks gorgeous!!
So very pretty! I bet you put your neighbors’ gardens to shame.
Very nice! The larger view is always appreciated but always difficult to photograph.
love the bigger picture, these are very good pictures.
everything is gorgeous and well laid out!!!
Your bed cleans up well! Very nice, especially the ornamental grasses.
Gorgeous-you’ve really done a fine job. My house is next….my house is next!!!
your property looks outstanding!
I just love the look of a freshly weeded bed.. Great job. Everything looks beautiful. I’m sad that you ripped out the black eyed susans, but remember your posting about them last year.. But, bee balm being reliable? Glad they are for you.. For me they looked good for a time and then they got covered with Powdery Mildew which left them less than appealing..
love the natural grasses best. 🙂
I think everything looks pristine! Love the bluestone walkway with all the plants on the side.
Eileen
Wow! I don’t see any weeds! You should see my yard. Weed galore.
It all looks so neat and tidy!! I am becoming overgrown with weeds in my yard. I need to get them cleared out. I want it all done before my surgery next month. Double knee replacement!!
I’m hoping that all my husband will have to do is mow and trim while I recover. If not, maybe he could call you for help!!! Love Di ♥
What a beautiful garden! I love your garden walkway and the tall grasses especially.
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