Decided last weekend to spend the beautiful spring days sprucing up my deck and my friend Sara's backyard instead of getting the P-Patch setup. We both needed a little boost and our relaxation spaces refreshed. Plus, my P-Patch plot is getting a makeover this year with raised beds. I'm so excited! Another weekend's project.
Overwintering your deck? Who has the time! So, three lawn bags of dirt and dried out plants later, I was able to see the possibilities. My little deck will turn into a shady oasis as the oaks start filling in this month. Concentrated on the tried and true ferns, hostas and bleeding hearts. Decided to accent with my fav's blue pansies and violas. And added lovely burst of hot pink with a full bloom azalea.
My little herb garden is filled with the staples - thyme, oregano, tarragon, sage and a whole box of mint. Love my spearmint! And a larger rosemary plant, of course. Joy is running my hand through an herb on my deck and scenting the air. To round out the herbs, I found a lovely spanish lavendar with purple nubs and white flags. A small note of tribute to Chuck.
Tug on the heart strings to not have Ross around to enjoy the catmint I picked up for him last month. It'll be nurtured for a future furball. Maybe I'll be ready for the pitter patter of little cat paws later this summer.
2 hours of hard work and $200 later, my little patio retreat is rejuvenated.
Postcards from the my revitalized deck:
Yikes, that's alot of work!
Mid-way - out with the old.
Finished - in with the new!
Nice re-model! decks can be so much fun and have so much potential. I would love to have my own deck at my house.
Posted by: Sally Johnson | July 25, 2012 at 10:21 AM