Friday, July 10, 2009

New Raised Flower Bed

I've hated the spot on the north side of the garage for years. It's been nothing but a weed patch. So this year I decided to put a raised bed in there where I could have a pretty flower garden. (And, yes, I know I need to paint my garage again. Maybe next year...)

All things considered, I think it turned out pretty well. Of course, I had some help (thanks again Della and Don!). I did unload 136 landscape blocks from the back of the pickup by myself though. Gary and Bettina stopped by to see our progress as well. I won't post the picture of Bettina flipping me the bird - lol.

So, if you've been wondering just what the heck I've been up to - here are the pictures.

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9 comments:

Gin said...

Wow, that's great! I have a bed like that and love it. It's so easy to take care of. Great job and the flowers look mahhhhhvelous!!

Hope you're well and having a super summer.

Terri B. said...

Very nice! Of course, the relaxing part looks good too :o)

Cowguy said...

Looks awesome! Cool little ap there too with the picture thingy.

mari said...

Sally, I finally got a chance to look at this. It's wonderful. A simple yet beautiful addition to your garden. And I love that you show the flowers in bloom!

Iowa Gardening Woman said...

Looks like a hard days work but well worth it, turned out beautiful. Elvis looks fit and trim with his summer hair do.

Reenie said...

Sally! Shame shame on me. I stopped by the other day and I must've forgotten to leave a comment. I just checked to be sure and I hadn't. I love your slide show and the results of your hard work. Nifty, gal - just like you! xoxo Reenie

Glenda said...

VERY pretty! I remember the last time you made a raised bed... on the north side...I got to help that time! Looks like it was a fun project and lots of work! Sorry it's taken me so long to get on and check it out. Thanks again for coming down on the 18th!

A wildlife gardener said...

That was a fabulous video with the butterfly leading the way, Sally...great!

I love your stunning petunias...worth all the hard work, I'm sure :)

Next year all you have to do is plant the seeds...the hardest part of the landscaping is done :)

Well done!

A wildlife gardener said...

Hope you are well, dear Sally...just popping by to say hello...

Here's my latest post on poppies :)

http://ourlittlecornerofparadise.blogspot.com/2009/08/ephemeral-poppies.html