Sunday, March 29, 2009

Dirt

As always, Buster is the supervisor.



After almost two straight days of rain, I woke up this morning to sun! The back yard is starting to dry out.



I went to Home Depot on the way home from church this morning - Scott has been sick with the flu the past two days, so it was a solo trip. I got two bags of "garden soil" - still experimenting with what combination is going to be best for our clay base.












I also picked up a Hosta and four part shade creepers to make a nice pot for right outside the back door.














I added some part-sun creepers in between the phlox and then interspersed the baby wildflower peat pods as they are all about 2"-3" high.




On the veggie side, I picked up some three-foot cedar log short fencing to back the lowest part of the garden, I figure we'll do another step above and back that also. I think it really tightens up the look of the whole thing.


Once it was evident that I had enough soil to extend the low section, I dug up a few more feet and planted the baby bell-pepper peat pods and the baby cayenne peat pods.








Scott took advantage of Buster holding still to get some great shots of his handsome face.




3 comments:

Me said...

The last three pictures made me laugh. They way you zoomed in on his expressionless face. Priceless!

Anonymous said...

Boxers are really poker-faced dogs.

I had hoped to get a lot done today, but it was surprisngly cold and overcast. I did fertilize the lawn though - the planting will have to wait until tomorrow.

Jill said...

Buster!!!!!!!!