Sunday, April 17, 2011

Claiming our Yard

You have probably noticed that our yard was in need of some TLC. We used this Saturday to beautify it a little.
We weeded, planted a garden (a few weeks ago), cut the grass, sprayed the weeds, planted flowers, trimmed rosebushes, bought flower pots and will be seeding bare patches on our lawn soon.
It feels good to work on our own yard.

I didn't know how easy pruning rosebushes could be. All I did was take pliers (they can even be dull) and start cutting branches at a 45 degree angle. It doesn't matter how many you cut, just that you are pleased with the end result. Just kidding. But really, that is what I did.
Hey at least I put the cut roses in a vase on the table!







Our orange tree!


A hanging basket!



The front after I pruned the rose bushes, though we have to trim the other plants :)... and stain the door.

3 comments:

Robyn said...

Cute house!

DeAnn said...

Very nice. I like the orange tree!

Jonathan

Betsy Lee said...

You sound like us. :) We're having fun with the responsibilities of yard work. hehe It's fun stuff owning your own house and yard! Yours is looking great!