Creating Flower Beds - I

One of the first items on Dad's "Daddy-Do" list was to put in flower beds under the trees.  The grass doesn't grow very well under the large cedar trees.  We (really just Dad) brought a half van load of flowers (mostly hostas) with us.  In fact I wasn't allowed to bring as many clothes as I probably needed because we had too many plants!!

BEFORE:   the south bed

BEFORE:  DeAnn's Oasis

 Marking the area with a hose to find just the right look:  have to look closely to see the black hose

 Spray painting the outline

 Edging the outline

 Sharping the outline

 Removing the grass

All of this was required before a single plant could be put into the ground.  If you're wondering where I am, I, for the most part at this stage, held down the lawn chair, provided  lots of technical advise and was the water person.

Next post will be:  Stage 2 of putting in flower beds

Love to all,
Gramma and MOM