The renewed landscaping was transformational, so I felt like it needed its own post. On Friday evening, after I mowed the yard, I realized the weeds were quite out of control in the front 'flower beds'. There were two bushes that had been planted on either side of the steps and they had grown far to large for the space. I really just wanted to rip it all out and start fresh.
My Mom and Dad have really nice landscaping at their house. While eating breakfast at Mom and Dad's on Saturday morning, we were discussing the landscaping. I gave my Dad free rein to overhaul the front flower beds at the house. He wouldn't admit this, but I would describe him as giddy with excitement for this project.
As a reminder, here is the before picture...large bushes, some gaps, lots of weeds...
My only request: get those giant bushes out!
Pap set to work. He enlisted Nan. Scott and I also made a run with the trailer for rocks, but otherwise, this project was all Nan and Pap.
The redesign and replanting of landscaping took the weekend to finish. Scott and I were home on Sunday, so Nan and Pap finished it out without us. They sent pictures of the Sunday work crew and the finished product.
The final transformation!
The landscaping includes river rocks surrounding the beds. The plants at the base of the sidewalk are called Mugo Dwarf Pines. The flower beds on either side of the stairs in front of the porch include Mugo Dwarf Pines on both ends. The back row of flowers (closest to the foundation) includes marigold yellow, two yellow calla lilies and another marigold yellow. The front row of flowers (closest to the river rock) includes three white butterfly plants.
Pap also worked to get all the grass and weeds off the sidewalk in front of the house and leading up to the porch. I wish I had gotten a picture of the sidewalk in front of the house. There were squares of sidewalk that were nearly covered with grass overgrowth. It is now a clean sidewalk.
Let's talk for just a minute about the hedges: There are hedges defining the sides of property in the front. On the right side of the house, the hedge goes all the way to the back alley. On the left side, it only goes back to the front of the porch. The hedges have represented boundaries for countless kids playing in the front yard at Mamaw's house. Unfortunately, the hedges are in poor shape. The one on the left is full of poison ivy. Once, my cousin, Jaime, who is highly allergic, spent the day playing outside at Mamaw's. Shortly after, she was covered in poison ivy so bad she was nearly hospitalized over it. I only remember seeing her poor swollen face, her eyes were nearly swollen shut. I know she must have been miserable.
We definitely need to do something with the hedges. I really want to keep them, but I fear they will need to be pulled out and replanted with boxwoods or something similar. Rehab/replacement of the hedges is still on the to-do list.
The rest of the landscaping is beautiful and I couldn't be more pleased. I love how it turned out! I am so grateful for the time, energy, and experience Nan and Pap put into this project. It really compliments the house and allows her beauty to shine through. 💜
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