Monday, April 30, 2007

Spring Cleaning


Have been out in the garden for most of the day today. It felt so great to feel the sun on my face! Due to a personal situation, I have
neglected my garden since last July-----it is now very overgrown.
Cleaned up the landscaping in the front yard, which included my annual wrestling match with the English ivy. That stuff would take over the world if it were allowed to!
I also trimmed the shrubs ----a tedious task,even if the results are worthwhile. But, I do so hate the trimming!! I wonder if one of my neighbors would be willing to trade garden chores with me........think I'll ask around.
The summer snow is nearly ready to bloom, and the early tulips are close to blooming as well.
On another note, the rhody is looking pretty scroungy. I think it's probably because I didn't water after July last year--------it may have been too dried out to survive the winter without damage.Sigh.
On to the Southern side of the house tomorrow.