Although I'm not done, I wanted to share some of the pictures of the landscaping I have done. I can't wait for these trees and bushes to grow. I still want to add a water feature somewhere, more plants and perhaps some type of brick edging or pavers. But, I had to stop. With triple digit temperatures there is no way I could continue.
Believe me when I say It's been HOT and DRY here.
And keeping the grass from getting crunchy has been a challenge.
My water bill is ginormous I cringe every time I see it
I pray for rain daily.
at this point a weak tropical depression would be nice.
This project will just have to wait till the fall...
To be continued....
I know what you mean about hot! I was down there this weekend visiting my sister in Edinburg and it's hot. But then it's hot in San Antonio too. I got to visit the La Lomita chapel. Saw it in one of your post and fell in love with it. Took some pictures. Your yard looks beautiful.
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Pat
So glad you got to see the chapel..how awesome!
DeleteNext time you need to come see me:)
we had the gentlest of rain here yesterday after almost 2 months of none. my crape myrtle trees are suffering and are being attacked by some insect. cannot wait for fall! :)
ReplyDeleteIt could be ants. All our blooms were beginning to fall we took a loser look and found it was ants .... We had to spray ..
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Deleteit so lovely and I hope you get rain we are experiencing a rather cooler than normal summer. :( I like when it is hot.
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful and must have been a lot of work. Is that area on some sort of irrigation or do you have to handwater? Praying with you for some gentle rain.
ReplyDeleteWe have a irrigation system.
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DeleteEverything is looking beautiful! Marissa, you need mulch!! Please believe me! I have mulch under all my trees! When you mulch, it holds the water, so you can water 50% less! It's worth it!
ReplyDeleteYes, birds love sunflowers ;o) That's where sunflower seeds come from ;o)
Big Hugs and I hope your other tree is ok?
Yes, I love mulch too.
DeleteMarissa, you said you had ants. Where they eating your flowers or just there? Some trees, like Rose Of Sharon, need the ants. Just to let you know ;o)
DeleteMaria I pray for rain for you too. Your backyard is immaculate! I love those trees and you have such an eye for design. The colors are beautiful...
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Deletethis looks awesome....so worth all your effort!
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ReplyDeleteI hear you loud and clear we had a whole week of triple digits, dry grass, thirsty flowers, and moody folks...who me? Anyway, all that changed and for the past three days we've had very strong wind storms. Your backyard makeover is looking great; keep calm, and wait for the temps to go down!
Poppy
Thank you
DeleteI sure will
DeleteLooks beautiful. I saw someone already said this, but definitely adding mulch, at least around the new plants. I even mulch my veggie garden. lol
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful your garden is! The plants are all just perfect. I will be praying for rain for you. We have had an abundance lately which has helped my plants a lot.
ReplyDeleteO how I love gardening, this will be beautiful when it is full grown, I believe you are getting lots of rain in the coming days
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