Archive for May, 2008

May 12 2008

A closeup look at the Boxwood shade gardens

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The Boxwood shade gardens at our house, which flank the front steps, are the final vision for our replacement of the original Yew hedges that were here when we bought our house. I’ve blogged about them before, but wanted to provide some links to images and show the original plan we worked from. Jacob’s Ladder [...]

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May 09 2008

Random Friday video: Wiener poopies and Jesus-napping

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This news item from ABC affiliate Channel 13 News is just too odd to explain. Dachshund poop, Jesus statuette-napping and feuding neighbors… You just have to watch it to believe it.

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May 07 2008

A new front walkway

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Red square pavers are kind of boring for a walkway. At least, we thought so. One of the many projects this spring was to replace the lame red stone pavers in the front with irregular shaped pieces of gray slate, some with orange streaks and tinges. This was to create a more organic looking walkway. [...]

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May 05 2008

Finishing the shade gardens

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Save for a few final touches, the Boxwood shade gardens and the Maple shade garden are finished. Last week, the top soil (Loom/Loam) finally arrived and I was able to fill the raised Maple shade garden planter. Once that step was completed, I planted the flowers and bushes that had previously arrived and which were [...]

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