Sad little dried out bushes, pathetic looking mulch and a rickety old cracked border.
We knew we wanted a change, but didn't know exactly where to start. So a couple of weekends ago, we set off to Blue Mount in search of some ideas. We knew ripping everything out and starting all over would be a big job, and we probably wouldn't be able to walk for a couple of days.
But lets face it, that garden looked pathetic. It was time to get to work.
Right away, we gravitated towards the Japanese Barberry bushes. I loved the deep plum color of the leaves, and it also came in a yellow variety that provided nice contrast. We found a guy at the nursery to help out sketch out a plan, alternating colors and sizes, and loaded up the car with bushes, stone and lots of mulch.
We got busy and in one weekend, completely changed the look of our front landscaping. Andrew did most of the hard work, I was there to play DJ and order the pizza.
I think it looks a million times better, and it actually makes me happy to walk past it everyday.
Yes, that is a ghost hanging on my front door. The boys are so excited for Halloween already, so I've been busy decorating for fall, too.
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