MONDAY MUSE

Yesterday as I was bringing in the patio furniture it hit me! It was on this day,2 years ago that made a move...into our new home that is. We moved here after almost 30 years in our "starter home" where we raised our 3 wonderful kids.
When we moved in we knew there were things we were going to change and the landscaping around the 90 ft ranch was priority.
BEFORE...

As you can see in the "before" picture we had quite a job...and oh my did we. Being do-it-yourselfers we decided to tackle it on our own. We had several landscapers come,but the price tag was a bit much due to the fact the 30 year old yews were HUGE! Keep in mind they went all the way around the house...a daunting task to say the least.
So we dig in and start our undertaking on Memorial day...and finished it finally on Labor day. We didn't know who was going to finish who first...there were a lot of hiccups along the way with our roller coaster summer but we finally did finish. But now it's 98% finished and we won't have to do it again! I should mention we actually saved thousands by doing it ourselves.
AFTER...

We replaced the ugly yews with dainty boxwoods,roses,hydranges,lavender,mosses and grasses.

HIDDEN WALL...
We think the results speak for themselves. People stop when we are out working in the yard and ask "When did you build that wall?" It has been hidden for 30 years and the neighbors had no idea it was there! Now it stands proudly for all to see :)

I hope you have a wonderful Monday!

SUCH A PRETTY DAY

Our burning bush is just starting to turn...and show it's wonderful orange berries that the chickadees just love!



I just love mum plants...and so do the chipmunks!



I have no idea what kind of mushroom this is but I can picture a little nymph hiding under it! They are huge...to bad they are hidden under the tree in my back yard, no one can see them.

It was so pretty today I just had to snap some pretties around the yard...I just love all the colors of fall in Western Pa!

SOME PROGRESS

I thought I would give you a quick update on my "Not so famous" Cherry blossoms....as you can see we are making a little progress, slow but sure! It really is a waiting game with these little beauties but so worth it in the long run.

The trees outside are just starting to peek through the branch, so I am a couple weeks ahead of the normal bloom time.

I'll keep you posted on further progress!

Thank you for stopping by!