This windswept tree growing on the side of a cliff is hanging on for dear life. I have never been to Utah, have you? via
Showing posts with label landscape. Show all posts
Showing posts with label landscape. Show all posts
Looking Inside Plus A Wonderful Reflection
I took this iPhone photo at a friend's house a couple of weeks ago and I wasn't even aware at the time of the wonderful reflection. I feel as if I'm looking inside and behind me at the same time.
Owl's Eye View from Inside a Hollow Tree
I stuck my iPhone in an old hollow apple tree to get a view of what the owls and other animals see when they are on the inside looking out. It looks pretty safe and cozy in there, doesn't it?
Calm Stream This Afternoon
I walked past the stream today and it looked completely different with blue skies and white clouds instead of the gray skies and fog I showed you last week. I love the blue reflection on the dark water.
Almost February in NJ or The Winter That Wasn't
We had winter in New Jersey in the fall during Halloween and since then it has been unusually mild. Maybe this is our reward for all the damage we suffered when we had a blizzard while all the leaves were on still the trees. Our poor mature trees are still suffering and losing branches and even whole treetops because of their October injuries. I took this iPhone photo at a friend's house yesterday. I know I sound like a broken record mentioning the camera source in my posts but I still can't believe the capabilities of my mobile phone that's always in my pocket. Enjoy this beautiful Sunday!
Christmas Tree in Waiting
I pulled up three white pine seedlings from the shrubbery bed at my real estate listing this past summer. I planted them in various locations here at the cottage. Two are doing great. This one has really taken off. So happy. Free is good.
I have officially finished the fall cleanup in the back. These two pictures were taken when I started this afternoon. It was too dark to show you the finished product. I ran the tractor around after doing all my hand raking. I put all the leaves back in the woods where they came from and Webster supervised. It's supposed to rain on Wednesday and my goal was to get trench cleaned out beforehand. The line of leaves and debris where the wonder dog is walking came out of the trench after the tall grass and weeds were whacked down by the worker yesterday. It looks nice again and I'm so happy.
Birdbath Reflection
I didn't have any time today to play with my camera. I got my haircut before lunch and when I got home there was a message that my worker would be dropped off to trim weeds with a metal blade. I was glad but not really prepared to work outside until late afternoon. My chin-length bob and I changed into work clothes and bit the bullet. I was excited about cleaning out the area with my trench for the rain water. We worked from 1:00-4:15 without stopping. I was in charge of the rake. It looks so good and I am glad I worked along with the hired hand. I think you always get a better job if you work as hard as they do. And I firmly believe they worker harder if they see you aren't afraid to get your hands dirty.
I took the iPhone photo of the birdbath yesterday. Tomorrow I'll pick up my trail of leaves after I take a picture to show you. Have a great weekend.
I took the iPhone photo of the birdbath yesterday. Tomorrow I'll pick up my trail of leaves after I take a picture to show you. Have a great weekend.
Marblehead, MA
I love Marblehead, MA. In another life, I would live there. On a recent trip, I took some photos that make me smile. Hope you like them
Yes, I could live there!
Mulching & Recycling... the easy way!
I love the look of fresh mulch. So crisp and clean. In fact, I do all my own mulching. The workout is great and I am very particular on how it gets done. Not to mention the fact that I have a tremendous amount of WEEDS!
It would be extremely labor intensive if I had to pay someone to weed all of this before putting down mulch. So, many years back, I read an article about recycling newspaper in the garden. Combine that with mulching, and you have a winning combination.
First, lay down a heavy layer of newspaper (4-5 sheets thick). I use all of the paper, glossy section as well.
Next, don't skip this step, wet the newspaper. This keeps it from blowing away when you dump the mulch on top.
Finally, bring on the mulch!
Admire, and then on to the next part of the garden.
New Jersey Homes for Sale (part 2)
If you saw (part 1), you know where we are
...and my final, not your typical New Jersey home
another perfect pool
Holly-Tone Time!
Are you familiar with Holly-Tone?
I first learned of Holly-tone when I lived in California. All evergreens LOVE this stuff. In my current garden, I use this about 3-4 times a year. I find that it gives the evergreen wall
that extra few inches. I always try to get it in the ground early in the growing season, and before a good rain. So, that time is now. A few comments from my own experience;
My dog loves this stuff, too. I bury it under the mulch and dirt.
The sweet odor attracts chipmunks and the like. I use the entire package at one time.
You can over-fertilize. Read the directions, it is better to put a little less and repeat several weeks later.
Happy Growing!
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