The list of goals for the year

As the new season begins, I made a list of my gardening/landscaping goals this year—a preview of the topics to be discussed in the blog (including before and after photos!)

1. Take down grandpa tree
2. Remove old stumps
3. Finish rock wall around veggie garden
4. Build raised beds
5. Finish new driveway and retaining wall
6. Plant/replant grass
7. Plant pachysandra
8. Fence
9. Remove grass from “herb garden"
10. Move purple love grass
11. Cut holes in stumps to plant annuals
12. Draw garden maps
13. New rose garden
14. Patio pots
15. Front garden repair
16. Messy hillside—create a pleasing plant pattern
17. Fix fountain
18. Bird feeder
19. Plant baby trees
20. Prepare swing set area
21. Start compost pile

This, and the list of regular garden plantings and maintenance will keep me busy all season. Thank goodness for a supportive and handy Hubby who's muscles will be utilized for all the heavy lifting and construction. Here's to major changes and a soon-to-be beautiful backyard!