We have been intending to get a hedge and screening trees for our yard. Today, being overcast and right after a week of scattered rain, we figured it was as good a time as any to give it a go. Lowe's, being the closest in proximity, seemed as good a place as any, so I ran over there while the boys were napping to pick up some plants. I started with a cart that soon became a flatbed and a cart. I have never gone serious plant shopping but when looking at plants that seemingly appear hard to kill, it can actually be quite fun. The screening trees are evergreen and I have never seen a Christmas tree die excepting to the chainsaw. As I have no current plans of cutting them down, seems foolproof enough. When I reached the check out line with my evergreens and boxwood shrubs and some perennials (lilies, something purple that looks like wildflowers and daisies) I received the stern look from the clerk that you get when they are expecting you to put up a fight. "The trees are not a part of the 50% off sale." "There is a 50% off sale??!?" The wind seeping from her sails was a breath of fresh air. My anticipatory price tag was just cut in half. 
The hedge purchased was for the front of the house, under the playroom window. Up till now it has been an empty bed, desperately in need of something. To me a hedge makes an older home seem dignified. The wildflowers, less so, but there is something about wildflowers that endear me to them. They feel so free and natural, beautiful in an unassuming way. Lilies are the first flower that John ever bought me. The smell of but a few of their flowers can fill a room. Whenever I see them, I think of him. The daisies were just a treat for me. One can hardly see daisies and not smile. They are happiness in a flower. Plus, the tag says they grow fast. A boon to an expert in impatience such as me. 
Joshy was John's big helper. He helped dig and held the pot while John pulled out the plants. He spread the mulch and threw the clumps of dirt off his shoe at the wall or the grass. Usually narrowly missing your head. He is always so proud to help his Dad and I know his Dad is proud of his big boy.
The hedge purchased was for the front of the house, under the playroom window. Up till now it has been an empty bed, desperately in need of something. To me a hedge makes an older home seem dignified. The wildflowers, less so, but there is something about wildflowers that endear me to them. They feel so free and natural, beautiful in an unassuming way. Lilies are the first flower that John ever bought me. The smell of but a few of their flowers can fill a room. Whenever I see them, I think of him. The daisies were just a treat for me. One can hardly see daisies and not smile. They are happiness in a flower. Plus, the tag says they grow fast. A boon to an expert in impatience such as me. Joshy was John's big helper. He helped dig and held the pot while John pulled out the plants. He spread the mulch and threw the clumps of dirt off his shoe at the wall or the grass. Usually narrowly missing your head. He is always so proud to help his Dad and I know his Dad is proud of his big boy.
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your yard looks good!
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