Ah, all our perennial work pays off this time of year. MK's choices and design, our many trips to the nursery (and $$$$s), and my constant care yields a showplace (if I do say so myself!). This is the best mid-June display we've ever had. Big rose bush 'bout to pop!
The side view from driveway. The painted daisys are one of MK's favs.
For perspective: When the remodel was finished in October, 2005, I had several yards of topsoil and a soil conditioner hauled in. Monk and his good friend, Peterson (lives with Andy Pace now), helped to spread it. We planted in the fall (tulips) but mostly selected and planted in the spring.
I took this yesterday - this is the bestest (Utah speak) MK's garden has ever looked, too. The colors don't show very well but there are some beautiful flowers in there. I'll try to do better with my limited photographic skills (?) in the future. Wild geraniums, calalillies, peonies, a rose bush, day lillies, and several more varieties are in there.
For perspective - about 5/20. The bird feeder provides her with endless entertainment and the squirrels (3) are always on the fence. There's a neighbor's black cat that hangs out on the fence, too, but so far he (or she) hasn't chased (or eaten) any of MK's little ones.
The remodel outside. When the verticals are in (being installed as I write), and MK's new and smaller, desk gets here, we'll post several views of the inside.
A bonus: This is Les' and Mary's house after untold # of dollars went into it. Adam Kirkham and his wife, Leslie, are still at it. Great job - I don't believe they would have taken it on if they'd have known the extent of the problems. But, it's a great addition to the street.
