tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239260988309861926.post2057102215465824126..comments2023-08-28T11:35:06.860-07:00Comments on a home in the making: {renovate} curb appeal, updateJennhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04583618459604172258noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239260988309861926.post-6719757481504285912011-05-31T10:00:37.584-07:002011-05-31T10:00:37.584-07:00Looks gorg! Such a good transformation! How fun!...Looks gorg! Such a good transformation! How fun!Heather @ REOlisticRenovationhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02818287081691997839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239260988309861926.post-30601810134221060472011-05-25T07:19:13.057-07:002011-05-25T07:19:13.057-07:00It really is looking good! I get so frustrated by ...It really is looking good! I get so frustrated by how long it takes the tiny plants to grow in. And since I rent, I rarely have the opportunity to see them in full form years later.<br /><br />With grass - Ryan has taught me a few fun facts that I'll share. It may explain why your yard is happy this year. Apparently if you water every day, the grass roots don't have to go deep in the ground to search for water, so you develop a shallow root structure, which leaves the grass more vulnerable. if you only water 1 or 2 x a week, the roots grow deeper into the ground in search of water. This also helps the grass compete with the weeds (I forget why)<br /><br />Second, when you cut the grass apparently you want to cut it not too short, because longer blades help it do something else to be more healthy and take over the weeded areas.Jane @ The Borrowed Abodehttp://www.theborrowedabode.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239260988309861926.post-74232974671226298052011-05-24T04:23:24.215-07:002011-05-24T04:23:24.215-07:00Clap clap clap clap clap <-me clapping for you!...Clap clap clap clap clap <-me clapping for you! Great job! A suggestion for the hole behind the dogwood? Get a BIG (bigger than you think you need) reddish pot (to reference the maple tree) and plant one tall non-flowering annual (elephant ear, corn, tall grass) and some medium-tall non flowering plants (coleus) and 2-3 creeping jenny vines.Holyoke Homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13565635012535449422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239260988309861926.post-35580298474818001752011-05-23T11:20:36.023-07:002011-05-23T11:20:36.023-07:00Jenn,
Your landscaping looks fantastic!!! It is ...Jenn,<br /><br />Your landscaping looks fantastic!!! It is crisp and clean and interesting. Go forth and be confident, I think landscaping is more forgiving than some of the renovation projects you have tackled....the key thing to remember is getting the right plant for the right place and any good nursery can help you with that. Plus, it's easy to change things, just dig up the plant you want to change and move it! I've checked books out of the library for ideas and help as well. And since you are staying in theis house for the time being, have fun with your garden!<br />CathyAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10942704410174876211noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1239260988309861926.post-48298860889665263092011-05-23T09:37:58.688-07:002011-05-23T09:37:58.688-07:00I really like your landscaping, especially the dar...I really like your landscaping, especially the dark mulch! Such a nice contrast, especially with your lawn and house color :)<br /><br />Landscaping scares me too!KT @ KT's Refinishing Schoolhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07853398720912097572noreply@blogger.com