In an attempt to overcome my gardening jitters I came up with a plan. This is my first attempt at gardening/landscaping, so I want to keep things simple for now. I’m going to start with some evergreen shrubberies (yes, I’m thinking of Monty Python) along the front of the house. Baby steps!
Here are my goals for this spring (to be crossed off when completed):
- Learn to efficiently dig a hole (and be able to do so without looking too silly).
- Purchase and plant the shrubs, trees and plants mapped out below.
- Install a flagstone path from the driveway to the front stairs.
- Define “natural areas” with mulch so they look neat even if they aren’t filled with plants. (Right now our natural areas are a bit too natural!)
- If numbers 1-4 don’t give me too much trouble I’ll start planting ferns, hostas and other shade loving plants in the natural areas.
Now bring me a shrubbery!
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I made a plan when I started gardening too!
good luck. the key to digging holes is clogs. the wooden sole makes it a lot easier.
I recently made this little flagstone area for my garden, and it was super easy! I got them at Home Depot for $2.50 a piece, and the great thing was no matter how i arranged, twisted, turned…it all looked great! Plus they have smooth edges and a for-sure flat surface. No grouting, and very little labor involved!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jennycain/4423727630/in/set-72157623540238977/
I also would love to know what program/software you used for your design plan? It looks great!
jennymarie – That’s awesome! I actually just went to Home Depot this morning and found flagstone pieces attached to mesh sheets like how you buy mosaic tiles. I think building the path will be a lot easier than I thought!
I used Adobe Illustrator to draw my plan.
I’ve seen those too! It makes you look AND feel pro ;) Congrats on crossing off #3 soon!
On my most recent trip to the HD, I found red mulch! Fun way to brighten up an area (in reference to #4)
hmm… shouldn’t you get to cross #3 off now? or did the rain wash it away? Can’t wait to see it on Sunday! :D
Oh yeah I forgot! Ok… it’s crossed off now. : )