My Summer Yard Makeover!!
Since the last images I showed you guys of my flower garden back in early spring, the deer completely cleaned me out. All of the buds on my many stargazer lilies are gone, which means I won't get a single bloom out of any of them this year. This upset me so much, because it makes the second time they've done this to me, so I decided to buy a product called Deer Stop. so far it has worked amazing, and I'm so glad because we decided to revamp the yard with new flowers and trees. We found some trees on sale, so we got 3 flowering pear trees, and 3 dogwood trees. I was looking for something that didn't get to huge, and bloomed in the spring. The flowering pear also has the cute little berries on it that give off a sweet fragrance. We planted them in a line along the edge of our back yard to add a little privacy.
I figure once they get a little bigger they'll throw off the perfect amount of shade and privacy that is needed for the the patio were building back by the shed. We're adding a table and umbrella with some nice chairs, and a fire pit. We have a huge back yard and we felt like it was tie to finally start to utilize it. We plan to build a brick paver platform to sit everything atop of. To brighten up the area and make it warm and cozy we lined the whole are with orange hibiscus plants. Wow are they gorgeous, and aside from Stargazer Lilies they're a favorite of mine. The colors are like a fire, they are a and electric pink in the very center, then a bright red, and fade into orange, and then yellow on the outer edges. It's an absolutely gorgeous transition of colors, G@d is a true artist.
We also picked up some magnolias to make the mulch beds around the trees in the front yard pop. We got a bright orange/yellow color so it would match the hibiscus. Which we also added two of in the front yard flower garden as well.
Up until a week ago all of my rose bushes were bare on the front side and only the roses that were up against the wall of my house remained, because they couldn't reach. I'm so glad it worked because this means next year I'll get my blooms out of my stargazer lilies...woo hoo!!
Now you know my gardening gloves had to be pink...lol!
awesome that we did it ourselves, it looks fantastic, and we saved a ton of money. I even have a great little spot for my Noonbug all planned out. If you've completed a recent home project, I'd love to hear all about it. I'm always on the hunt for cool new ideas.
Here's to a wonderful weekend everyone!!
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Your yard looks amazing! I wish I had a green thumb
ReplyDeleteAwhhh I think everyone has a green thumb it's just how you use it, thanks so much for the sweet comments. I can't wait to share the finished results!! ππ
DeleteYour yard looks amazing! I love your choices! I wish I had a green thumb!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, we're about half done....it's been so hot that we're dragging. Thankfully the weather will be in the 70's this week so I think we'll finish up. I can't wait to share the finished pics
DeleteYour yard is looking great!
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Jeanie
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Thank you so much, it's so much work but it's def gonna be worth it. Do you have a patio? I'm figuring on how to decorate mine which. Will shortly be complete. I can't wait π
DeleteHopefully the deer stay away! Your flowers look absolutely beautiful!
ReplyDeleteUghhh those deer drive me crazy π€£π€£and thanks so much!! Have a fab week hun!! ππ
DeleteLooks wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThank you soooo much!! ππ
DeleteGood job dana!
ReplyDeleteThanks Cyn, I can't wait to show you what it looks like finished, this is just halfway done
DeleteYou've inspired me to get my fingers dirty this upcoming weekend. Great job!!! I love it.
ReplyDeleteAmen girlfriend, get out there in the yard and get busy and enjoy the weather. Your yard love you for it and will look so much more amazing!! Thanks so much for the sweet comment
DeleteIt's so nice to see it all come together.
ReplyDeleteThanks so muchππ» I can't wait till it's all finished!
DeleteHave a great week!! ππ
Looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks so so much ππ
DeleteThis look so serene and perfect I would sit there everyday π❤️
ReplyDeleteThis looks so good you have done an amazing job !
ReplyDeleteIt really looks great! My husband and I were just talking today about what we are going to plant this coming spring because some of our old plants aren't looking so hot!
ReplyDeleteOur garden could use some work too
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful yard! Makes me sorta wish I had more than a balcony in the city!
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