Additions to the Yard

During our journeys around town on Saturday we decided to get some more plants for the yard. We got them spur of the moment, without a clear plan for where they would go.

I'm sure you recognize the heather; it is flanked by mugo pines. We let them sit Saturday night and got to planting on Sunday after our Easter celebration.

We got our some of our fabulous compost to put in with the plants. This stuff is black gold, I tell you!

Of course, Mattie had to assist us, as he always does.

For those of you who don't know about this crap pile, it is next to the composters behind the barn. The spot gets lots of sun and is one of Mattie's many places to hang out. However, he did come along with us to supervise our progress.

We decided to put the mugo pine in front of the holly (transplanted last year), near the driveway. These guys are supposed to be between 24" and 36" tall and up to 6' wide.

We found a home for the heather by the patio. If it lives we'll get some more to put near it.

We also got a couple of bird houses so our feathered friends have some good shelter.

We put one on the tree outside the kitchen window (I took this photo from inside, hence the strange reflection). The other one is mounted on a tree near the barn.

I can't wait to see how the new plants fare, and how the birdies like the little houses!

Have a happy day!