one year later

catscottage

14 years ago

may 2009

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memo3
14 years ago
Oh my, your front garden is really pretty! Isn't it amazing how quickly everything fills out. I love the little pathways you have all through the space. Do you weed wack the grass in the paths? My old gardens were all edged in bricks and I just loved the way it looked. This time around I'm using a steel ice scraper to edge the beds so there is an indentation between the grass and the flower beds. It is a job to keep the grass from sneaking between the bricks. Maybe you'll come up with a solution for that which I did not. Happy gardening!

MeMo
aimeekitty
14 years ago
lovely! that's a very charming grass path!
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fluffyflowers
14 years ago
Delightful! You've inspired me to get out and take a picture of my yard with the new beds so I can take another shot next year to see the development. Beautiful :)
gldno1
14 years ago
What a difference a year makes....and wait until another year.

You should be wall or I should say path- to -path with beauties.
glenda
Oakley
14 years ago
Your hard work obviously paid off! It's beautiful! I especially love the rocks.
hosenemesis
14 years ago
It looks like you live in a very pretty neighborhood. I love your house.
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kathi_mdgd
14 years ago
Love it,what is the burgandy bush by the porch???
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catscottage
Original Author
14 years ago
Thank you everyone. Good to hear nice things. The purple shrub is Loropetalum. I have been looking at all the wonderful gardens here for a while. First time I have posted mine. When I moved into the house there was traditional grass in front and back.
Annie
14 years ago
I just love what you've done with the place! :)
Seriously, it looks wonderful. Post more pics when they bloom.
I'm sure it will be eye-popping.

~Annie
christinmk z5b eastern WA
14 years ago
Wonderful! I love the curved paths and outdoor decorations you used. Was your front yard all grass before you made it over? The neighbors will sure be in for a treat once everything starts to bloom.
Great job!
CMK
FlowerLady6
14 years ago
What a wonderful front garden you have. It is amazing how much things fill in and grow in just a years time. You've done a wonderful job.

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catscottage
Original Author
14 years ago
This is in 2006 when I first looked at the house.

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neverenoughflowers
14 years ago
WOW, I really enjoy seeing this kind of photo and wish I thought to do that before I made my flower beds.

It really makes your home entrance so inviting. Those paths make you want to wander and see whats around the bend.

Beautiful work.

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