amid chaos
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Oct 23, 2000
Water is always an issue here, especially in the summer. So, I went out and bought a rain barrel to put under a downspout. I have the perfect place for it and it even has a screen to keep mosquitos out. It comes with a small hose so I can drain water into a watering can or I can attach a longer hose. I feel so politically correct...LOL
Yesterday I planted 8 rhodies and 7 azaleas on the side of the yard that really needs some work since my neighbor never cuts grass or rakes. I understand though, she is elderly and I do it twice a year for her, but am sick of looking at it. Blooming rhodies will be a great addition there.
I also found a place for free compost. This guy accepts leaves and stuff and turns it into great compost...and it's free and soooo nice. His compost farm is so big it takes 2 huge tractors to handle it.
Waiting another few days before I put my seedling babies out...it may get cold tonight. Someone suggested putting clear plastic cups over them...kind of like a green house...a good idea.
so, what kind of gardening week have you had?...and what are you looking forward to doing this weekend?
Yesterday I planted 8 rhodies and 7 azaleas on the side of the yard that really needs some work since my neighbor never cuts grass or rakes. I understand though, she is elderly and I do it twice a year for her, but am sick of looking at it. Blooming rhodies will be a great addition there.
I also found a place for free compost. This guy accepts leaves and stuff and turns it into great compost...and it's free and soooo nice. His compost farm is so big it takes 2 huge tractors to handle it.
Waiting another few days before I put my seedling babies out...it may get cold tonight. Someone suggested putting clear plastic cups over them...kind of like a green house...a good idea.
so, what kind of gardening week have you had?...and what are you looking forward to doing this weekend?