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April 13, 2009
Hoes Around House
Since we moved in, the variegated Eunonymous fortunei has been lurking on the dear-god-can-we-rip-this-out list. It wasn't as bad as the Xylosma Giganticus and not as bad as the Privet from Hell, but I hated its lurid yellow foliage. This last month when it was cold and wet out, the golden hedge added some warmth to the barren yard.
Sort of pretty, but the memory of those mustardy yellow leaves reflecting the summer sun was too strong, so they had to come out. And come out, they did. Of course, as soon as the first plant got ripped out, we saw how ugly the fence was, so that had to come out, too.
This photo is a bit of a cheater. Tom came over and was shocked that we hadn't properly documented our progress, so he made us re-enact the removal of the fence. Astute viewers will notice the newly planted rose bush taking a swipe at my knees. (Also one might notice the attractive mattress in our neighbors' yard leaning against the rest of the decrepit fence.)
Anyway, we got a shitload done this week. We planted five bare-root David Austen roses (a little late, I know, but what can you do?), and one more David Austen plant that we found unexpectedly at the nursery today. (Pat Austin! W00T!)
Now I must go make us a Meyer Lemondrop with the bucket of lemons Tom gave me.
Comments
A very successful weekend indeed! What can I tear down next?
Posted by: Nathan at April 13, 2009 10:52 PM
I absolutely adore the piratey expression on your face, babyface. ;-)
Posted by: grace at April 14, 2009 8:09 AM
David Austin roses are awesome....
Posted by: Ba at April 16, 2009 7:46 PM