March 16, 2007
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We planted a crabapple tree the other day, and it's showing signs of spring already.
Here's a closer look at one of the branches. And below is a really close up.
Today was another long work day in the back yard. I wanted to get a head start on the day so right after I got dressed and had my breakfast I stuck my head out side and decided it was still a bit nippy to be working outside. I waited another half hour and started working outside around 8:00 this morning. I had one more banded cube of bricks (452 bricks) that needed to be moved before the earth moving guy could come back over and evenly distribute the huge mound of dirt that's sitting behind my back fence. To do that I had to cut the bands and move the bricks by hand four at a time. That took a while, but now he has room to maneuver his bull dozer.
Then after lunch Alice and I moved all the irises she had ear-marked for me down from her yard to mine. That took a couple hours and after that she went back home to work in her own garden while I crawled around on my hands and knees forcing sand into the cracks and crevices of my brick sidewalk. Unfortunately, I'll have to do that chore several times, because as soon as water hits the sand it goes down into the cracks even farther leaving more gaps to be filled with sand. But, it's looking good and we ARE making significant progress on the yard.
Comments (4)
We planted a pink and a white crabapple along our lane probably 5 years ago and they aren't growing well or looking very good at all. Maybe the rain/snow we've had this winter will help them some I don't know but they have been a pain in the you know what!
I never noticed the tree was showing so much color. I hope it does well.
Your crabapple is going to be a beautiful tree. Isn't it great to start reaping rewards from all your hard work? love you. Mom:love::love:
I have enjoyed to the max the trip through your photo gallery, I forsee that your yard will be as nice as Alices in times to come. Love the brick walks.
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