A Fresh New Look

Four years ago this June, we moved from Georgia and purchased our home in Ohio.

Through the years, we've added some subtle changes.  We removed the hedge from under the living room window.  And, more recently, removed the spreading juniper from the landscape aligning the front walk. 

Removing the spreading juniper created a wide open space.  After consulting with a Lowe's landscape assistant, we decided to plant annuals in the area to provide lasting color this summer/fall. 

The front entrance to our home

This back area has been a labor of love for me.  When we first arrived the bed stopped just beyond the day lilies.  One crazy Saturday I decided to extend the bed to include the tree (the evergreen was already included).  Through the years I've added numerous perennials.  This spring, Trey and I added the small retaining wall that lines the back portion of the bed. 

A closer view...still lots to be done, but slowly, but surely the perennials are filling in the gaps.

I've always wanted a pond incorporated into our landscape.  Living in Atlanta, I knew a pond would be an invitation to unwanted "friends", so once settled in Ohio, my pond became a reality.  Again, it's still a work in progress, but ever so slowly, the area is beginning to take shape. 

A closer view of the pond and our Olentangy river rock.

And, finally, our built in "umbrella" that naturally shades our table on the deck.  A perfect location for a variety of hostas.

Recently, Trey ordered 4 yards of mulch.  By the way--that's a lot of mulch!  We spent several days pulling weeds, planting new plants and flowers and finally spreading mulch.  We had SO much mulch that we extended current beds in order for our huge pile to be eliminated.  All the hard work was worth it--it's refreshing to sit on the deck and enjoy the beauty around.