Silverkelt, I'm surprised about the Bucks. They do so well for me. I love them, but I guess your weather and soil is quite different than here. Betty, You might not believe me, but I don't feed them.(Well the roses along the front walk do get pond water from when I clean the filter, but none of those are in this pic thread.) I do dig good holes and amend the soil when I plant and mulch well, but other than that they are pretty much on their own. I have added compost to Mme. Ernst Calvat in the past because she seem to have needed it. So once in a blue moon, I'll do that if a rose seems to be losing vigor, but most go for many years without any feeding. I also haven't even sprayed them in years with insecticidal soap or anything. So the foliage is what it is. I really haven't had serious foliage issues in year. Dr. Huey that came with the house (not shown) gets black spot pretty good every year, but he is in such a difficult space to get out, I've left him there. Maybe one day I'll remove him. So pretty much my garden is a tough love garden. I give you a good spot to put down roots, prune you once in awhile, if you seem to be starving, I'll feed you, but other than that, you are on your own, lol. Remy

I can see why you brought Dream Express home. It's my very favorite of the bunch! There are many of these that I'd never even heard of before. What a treat! Thanks. Vickie

looks like you are making great progress transforming the woods and ledge into the driveway and house site. Must be exciting for your kids seeing the progress and the equipment. My boys loved seeing all the activity. One of the twins even got to ride in the excavator one day - a big hit.

Be sure to sign up for your Big Lots card you present it each time you buy something the computer keeps track and you'll get a 20% off everything in the store coupon later on . I hope to look at those comfy robes