Sunday, May 22, 2016

Test Plot



I was anxious to get up this morning and head outdoors to work in the flower beds as all three are now weed-free. A big thank you to Tony for graciously digging out the fast-growing Creeping Charlie. The purple Irises are in full bloom. The climbing rose bush is completely leafed out and loaded with healthy-looking buds. I am excited to see a flower bed full of color when the Peonies open, hopefully, in time for Memorial Day Weekend.

I am determined not to let the weeds take over this year like they did last year. After lengthy and numerous conversations with self-proclaimed experts, I decided to lay down newspaper covered with rich dark black potting soil in the hopes of smothering the weeds and enriching the soil. One bed is three fourth done and looks prettier. After underestimating the number of bags of potting soil needed to cover all three beds, I headed back to the store to purchase 15 more bags of potting soil. With fingers crossed, I hope that to control the Creeping Charlie.




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