Gardening Today – ongoing project – 1400 block of Martha Custis (REVISED – 5:30 pm)

SUPER WINDY DAY – HANG ON  TO YOUR HATS!!

Our project today has been completed in phases, and today we return. The beds are large and no sun except for the back left hand corner. Today we are going to begin by creating a perennial flower bed across the entire back of the property. Then fill in with our newspaper and top soil treatment. No matter what our homeowner has done, even laying sod, it is simply impossible to grow grass in this yard. The yard has its benefits however. It’s large, very level and for summer it’s very shady which is a good thing. We have all week next – to work on it so no rush on this project. And weather is going to be great for doing this work. Our homeowner has given us a “carte Blanche” to do what we think is best for their lifestyle. A stay at home executive with two pets and one child. So low maintenance, with minimal plantings, most likely in some nicely appointed planters.  And the back flower bed will be well planned shade loving bushes and plants that are perennials. Some bright colored bloomers on the end that gets sun, and attractive greens or grasses at the more shady – right end.  It will come together, and we are looking forward to making a very nice “oasis” bordering her lovely patio area.  We love this work and “it’s all a labor of love” for us. We will post pics/video as we make progress.

Have a beautiful “warm but windy” Saturday!!

“CONTESSA”

BEFORE – back bed

AFTER – back bed – keep in mind that we are doing this work in small chunks of time

 

Gardening On Hold……….

Ya…..well after a morning appointment, we are giving it up for most likely, the rest of this week. It’s pretty tough out there. So now home for a light fruit lunch and a “nap snack.”

Snoops has the right idea!

Thankfully our two recent clients are good with this decision. And we are at a good stopping point at both locations. We will hopefully pick up work next week. It’s looking a little more promising in terms of temps. So 💤 is on our agenda now…….

“Contessa”