tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076293789081887442.post3644067456298752414..comments2024-01-04T19:29:46.884-06:00Comments on The Not-Writing Spectacle: The Timesuck That is YardworkUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076293789081887442.post-72719840673399691242013-08-21T19:57:10.898-05:002013-08-21T19:57:10.898-05:00Having your own place changes your outlook, for su...Having your own place changes your outlook, for sure, Nat. I don't know if it'll cure your thumb and make it green, though. Personally, I just try to find plants that take care of themselves and then I leave them alone. LOL<br /><br />We're not sure what color, but that's a project for next year. Something brownish or tannish, probably. Just not orange-ish. B.E. Sandersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04336115135400388268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076293789081887442.post-61899271152056858122013-08-21T19:44:24.816-05:002013-08-21T19:44:24.816-05:00Wow, that's awesome!!! I agree with everyone e...Wow, that's awesome!!! I agree with everyone else--that's major landscaping!<br /><br />My parents have always been into renovations/yard work. Personally, I adore gardens, but I do NOT have a green thumb. Of course, that might change when I have my own house ;)<br /><br />I think it's okay that you're not writing much right now. You have your new house to work on! That's very productive, and good for your health (both mentally and physically).<br /><br />You mean, you don't want to keep it that bright orange? ;) What color DO you want it??Natalie Murphyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01116611923169722657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076293789081887442.post-24222397611778388102013-08-21T18:09:10.511-05:002013-08-21T18:09:10.511-05:00LOL, yeah, I guess you're right, Maria. It is...LOL, yeah, I guess you're right, Maria. It is kinda major. I just never thought of it that way. <br /><br />It's a lot of work, Silver, but it's satisfying. My mom told me the same thing about azaleas. I looked for the pecan hulls at Walmart today but no dice. I'll check elsewhere eventually. Thanks.<br /><br />I'll be posting another series of pics, Janet, as we go. I got the first flowers in today - marigolds and mums. Here's hoping the deer don't eat them overnight. LOL<br /><br />Thanks, Deb. LOL, I think this paint has been here a while. I'd had to think it's faded to this. Ack, how awful was it before??B.E. Sandersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04336115135400388268noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076293789081887442.post-28694785551728535102013-08-21T16:43:49.865-05:002013-08-21T16:43:49.865-05:00I'm impressed, too! You've done a ton of w...I'm impressed, too! You've done a ton of work!<br /><br />I'd wondered about that pumpkin paint. My mom did that once - after 10 years it had faded to an acceptable (almost) color. LOL!Deb Salisbury, Magic Seeker and Mantua-Makerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01513482264195697450noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076293789081887442.post-57436590409769762062013-08-21T11:59:14.173-05:002013-08-21T11:59:14.173-05:00Wow - impressive! And I agree with Maria, that'...Wow - impressive! And I agree with Maria, that's major renovation. But like you said, all worth it in the end.<br /><br />I love azaleas! Silver, would the pecan hulls work for rhododendron, too?<br /><br />Can't wait to see the rest of the project - especially that Iris bed!!Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13297537075103893956noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076293789081887442.post-55945455319993072902013-08-21T09:37:58.983-05:002013-08-21T09:37:58.983-05:00You have your work cut out for you but wow! You...You have your work cut out for you but wow! You've made huge strides already, especially given the weather. FYI, bed your azaleas with pecan hulls this fall. (Yes, you can buy them in bulk from lawn/garden/hardware stores.) Trust me. Next spring you will thank me. ;)Silver Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15606837105470988646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6076293789081887442.post-61236498811851920472013-08-21T09:26:49.921-05:002013-08-21T09:26:49.921-05:00That's not yard work. That's major landsca...That's not yard work. That's major landscaping.<br /><br />Getting settled into a new house is always a lot of work. But it's all necessary. It'll look great when you're done.<br /><br />Maria Zanninihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01604862636922299273noreply@blogger.com