It’s Backyard Wartime

16 May, 2017

What’s Going On…

This week Monday just needed to go away! Several mishaps resulted in my not posting yesterday so lets have a do over! The day was off with a literal bang when on the way out to run errands I did the incredibly smart thing of backing out of my garage and clipping my mirror. GRRRR! I was so pissed! The hubby has ordered a part and it should be fixed in a few days. All in all it’s not the worst thing ever, but still. You just never need that kind of crap to happen.

Next up was going on a mission to find the insect killer for my back yard. Sadly after several stops I was empty handed. I got a bagel for lunch and decided I was done for the day. Amazon had just what I needed and it will arrive tomorrow! I had myself all psyched up to take on the back yard this week but a few more days won’t do any harm. I did get started though spraying vegetation killer. I’m waging war against all living things out there

Our back yard isn’t a bad little space – it actually has a lot of potential. But it needs some serious love!! There used to be a hot tub out there (good riddance!) and now it’s just a lot of nothing. Here are some, very embarrassing, “before” photos. I can’t wait for some snazzy ‘”after” photos later this summer. Lots of brickwork to get up and OMG see the weed situation I’ve got!

: To be herb garden

: To be flower bed

: Overall space

The backyard makeover last summer came to an abrupt stop when I got that stress fracture and so it feels like it’s a long time coming to have a beautiful space back there. I have dreams of cutsey things hanging on the fence and a nice patio set. I’d love some huge billowy green container plants! The first things to go in though will be the herb bed and a beautiful flower bed for butterflies. I have vision, I’m just lacking in motivation as it’s a ton of work!! On the plus side, my little lime tree is packed with baby fruit!! I can’t wait for fresh limes.