Spring Forward!

Saturday and Sunday morning were work days at the farm this weekend. Sam & I loaded up a couple hundred big rocks left over from the stone fireplace, and "stacked" them in front of the cabin. 

So far, it looks like a nice border.

 Robert loaded some soil in the tractor bucket and dumped it into the newly created beds. This landscaping will make a big difference in the appearance of the cabin,

 and help with rain splashing against the foundation.

 Researching what to plant is time consuming, though.  

Any ideas?

We need deer tolerant and purposeful.  

Trying to include evergreens that can be used at FlowerCamp!

Here are a few pics from Saturday. With 3 supervisors, I finished the job!

Baby G-Mo

RCH with a snack

Creative Photography by Tambo

 

Me at Work

Next, for the list of plants then on to the back of the cabin.

 Herbs are the focus for the back side of the cabin!

Blessings from the Garden. 

ML

Farm Landscaping

The cabin has a fresh coat of stain, the lattice and foundation a deep Charleston green.
Because the dark color is near the ground, one notices the dirt splashed on the house
more than before...Also, the process of removing mold from the outside wood involved
a spray that killed the sparse existing plants AND my honeybees.

 May they rest in peace.

This gives me good reason to put in some foundation plants and share the process---

First, I measured the areas that will need plants, designed a rough sketch, then took pics of the perimeter of
the cabin. Here are my to-do's for beginning the project :

• look up deer tolerant plants on the UGA website
• come up with a list of plants 
• locate soil amendments in Burke Co/Sardis area
• use pile of gorgeous stones to line front of cabin

I'll keep you posted. 

Blessings from the Garden. 

ML

Less is More...

Doesn't the "less is more" phrase fit into many categories?
Fashion. Cosmetics. Decorating. Landscape.
It's true.

Yes, my taste for landscape is evolving, and I am not perfect in my choices by any means, but...
some of the re-landscaping that is happening now in the "Garden City" is a bit harsh on the eyes.


It seems that some are planting for planting's sake- instant gratification, filling the space. Why not leave a bit of space for the eye to rest on a specimen tree or a perfect perennial? Like a piece of artwork in your living room. I could grasp this concept a bit better if one were covering the lawn to say goodbye to weekly mowing (check out Eat Your Yard!), but that is not the case.

My plans for re-landscaping or updating my landscape include plants that I will enjoy bringing indoors such as camellias, grasses, and a host of perennials. This takes some thought, though, not just random planting.

Less is more.
Blessings from the Garden.
ML