This small but much-seen front of the fence garden needed so much work
Rolling up our sleeves and getting the job done!
Before
There was/is the most aggravating invasive vine in my rose gardens now!
Ugh the pain of getting rid of a nuisance like that, but I am stubborn and will try!
Weeding hard!
Old landscape fabric is now gone!
The weeds find a way to come through or around it.
Plant roots become entangled in it.
I stupidly put down layer after layer of the stuff! Do not ever do that! I am pulling years and years' worth out and replacing it with cardboard. When you've spent the last few years ordering online and recycling, you might as well put it to good use.
I'm so grateful for My Helper!
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Weeding section by section placing cardboard as a weed and grass barrier along the way
Adding pine straw as a mulch on top of the doubled cardboard layers
Adding more and more straw. I know I have a lot down but these country weeds are fierce
Fighting weeds with straw and cardboard!
After
Tiny Bird Bath
I'm so glad I found this birdbath hiding behind some shrubs. It will come in handy here for the sweet birds. I wanted to replace the large birdbath that had broken but this little beauty will stand in until then. Hey, use/make do with what you have and enjoy it.
Accomplishing more and more. The roses needed a huge cut-back, they ramble on and on and on
I'm still working on those. Finished for now! Glory Hallelujah!
I am planning now as to what to plant in the gaps left by the pulled rose bushes. Let the planning fun begin!
Looks much better
I am debating trenching or adding border edging to this bed. Gardening has had to be done at daybreak and short-lived this year because of the hundred-degree weather we've experienced.
The grass is looking pretty bad, the drought here has taken a toll on our gardens vegetables, and flowers.
The floating island garden to the bottom right needs to be clipped and restored. Another note in the To-Do List. I am so thankful to be finished for now the front fence garden!
Looking off in the other direction
A view from the front
I with lots of help have started a round rose garden in the front. That is a project in the works for now, I'll post when it's finished
Finally finished!
A few snips at the roses
Now the fun begins:
What do I fill in with the possibilities are endless!
I can't wait
