Just getting started

Posted on 27 Oct, 2008 8 comments

I have decided to spend some of my extra time, of which I have very little, on improving my flowerbeds. They are the victims of neglect and the weeds have all but taken over. I want to start in the backyard because we spend more time back there. I’ve got some things growing in pots but I am definitely interested in growing some beautiful flowers next summer. I know enough about gardening to know that this fall its important for me to get my beds ready for the spring planting so I will hopefully have some pictures of my cleared out beds before Thanksgiving.

Comments

Terratoonie

Seems like you're starting your plans at the right time of year.

I'll look forward to reading more about your garden as it develops.
Welcome to GoY.
Enjoy. :o)

27 Oct, 2008

Jacque

Hi Judi Welcome2GOY :) Sounds like your going2be busy & have a fab looking garden come spring nex year :)Cant wait2see the B4&After Results ,Dont 4get 2 take lots of Photos as ul be able2see all the hard work uv acchived :)

27 Oct, 2008

Blodyn

Welcome to GOY Judi.
It will be interesting to see photos of your garden and how your flower beds grow next year.
All the best, Hywel.

27 Oct, 2008

Gardengnome

Welcome to GOY Judi. Good luck on your renewal project. Please do keep us posted.

27 Oct, 2008

Spritzhenry

Hi Judi - welcome from me too - get weeding, it's good for the garden and your health!

27 Oct, 2008

Xela

Hi Judi, welcome. This morning I have been out in my garden doing exactly that, weeding, tidying and preparing one of my flower borders for the winter. I planted a few narcissi at the same time, where they can be seen from the rooms at the back of the house. One of the previous owners had planted a rather rampant geranium there which tends to spread everywhere and smother other slower growing plants. I have transplanted some of it to a site in the garden where it will find life a bit more challenging and am trying to eradicate it from everywhere else in the garden. The older clumps take a lot of digging to remove, so I feel I have had my work-out for today :-D
If the weather permits I hope to be attacking another flower bed in a similar way tomorrow. I shall be thinking of you and your flower beds. Love to see the transformation in progress.

27 Oct, 2008