On My Own

Wilson had to go back to work today, so I worked on the two new beds alone. We decided to try a mixture of topsoil and peat moss instead of the Miracle Grow mix ($$). So I mixed the loads in the wheelbarrow and filled out the beds, leveling them as I went. I felt so productive!



Then I laid out the beds, pulling dozens of plants out of those little 6-pack container. 12 dozen, in fact. I was determined not to have too few plants this time. I ended up with a few too many, so I filled in the gaps in the other beds. (Did I mention the tiny one on the other side of the steps? I had just put Mexican Heather in it on Saturday.)



Added one extra plant this time:



Coleus Rainbow Mix, Sun to Shade, 15" high. Tried to plant them in clusters around the existing lillies.







Watered and Miracle Grow-ed the plants in the regular mixed soil. Wanted to add the mulch, but ran out of time / energy.