Last year we had the flagstone patio put in and although I didn't really love spending all that $$, I'm so thrilled that we went ahead and splurged. It's so much nicer being in the back yard now.
Once the patio went in last year, it seemed like we were constantly traveling and getting to the actual landscaping part of the back yard got put on the back burner. That, and it got to like 115 degrees and seemed to stay that way.
There is still so much I want to do in the backyard and time is quickly getting away from me (before the 100 degree temps start next week!) but hopefully my schedule will lighten up a bit and I can focus on getting the back yard more complete. I've got to mulch - that is for sure. Plus, we lost one entire half circle garden last year so I have to do something with that.
I did plant two butterfly bushes and look who came to visit! This beautiful creature has been hanging around my lavender, and my phlox too. It makes me so happy!
I planted seven more lavender plants this year. Some day, I'd love to have a huge patch of lavender.
I've also got a bunch of hummingbird feeders in the backyard. I love watching the hummingbirds zoom around. We've got one that is almost all shiny green, one that has a ruby throat, and this little one.
It's so nice to sit on our back patio and listen to the birds and look at the beautiful surroundings.
I keep saying I want to put a patio in.. but youre not kidding about the money.. expensive!! someday!
ReplyDeleteIts supposed to get hot here too.. in the high 80s, low 90s... I couldnt deal with 100 + degrees!
stay cool!
xoxo
Hi Lisa! Your background is really nice. Your grass is so green. I love all the flowers you added.
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