Signs of life!

Spring is springing! I would not say sprung, but darn close, so springing!

Little dog and I took a long walk around the property this morning because, well, there's a lot to see and a LOT to think about.  I have three distinct areas that I will be landscaping this year and it is generating a very long list.

Last year, I moved a sculpture (known around here as Esmerelda) my son-in-law did in college to an area in the woods that hasn't gotten a lot of light over the years.  The snow storm at the end of February and the resulting limb and tree removal has opened up that space a bit so more light will come in.  Years ago, I was treated to a visit to a lovely home here in my town and the owners had a "moon garden" - all the flowers in this small section were white, and in pretty bright sun through out the day.   I have wanted to do something like that beautiful spot for a long time.  Problem is, there aren't a LOT of white flowers that do great in the shade. Now I have a bit more sun, and with my beautiful white statue, I have a start.  I have been researching white shade loving flowers and plants and will be scouring local nurseries for just the right thing.  I have a list and a checkbook.  I'm ready.

Secondly, there's the space around the new shed.  It needs some help ya'll.  It's in a pretty spot and surrounded by trees, so also quite shady.   I really liked it until the week of the snow.  The tree trimming done in the middle of the night took out two pretty big dogwood trees. I'm seriously ticked off. However,  I also have to reign it back in and think, okay, IF this is the utility easement and you want them to take care of it...those were their trees.  UGH.  While I wish they would have talked with me first, it is their easement.  I don't understand trees they left standing, and butchered up pretty badly,  and there will be more conversation, perhaps with their forester even.  Back to the landscaping! The shed needs some help and that's going to be a bit of my focus this year.

Finally comes removing plants and shrubs from areas that will be abandoned during our spring remodeling.  Yes, people, it's happening.  There will be a new room, a new screened porch and some new deckspace.  I have three established shrubs that I am going to move and a handful of plants.  The shed area will be prepared early this spring to receive these plants.  That's going to be happening as soon as the ground loosens up a bit more.  I'm nervous, I'll be honest, as these are good sized shrubs.  I love them and hope to keep them.

I've got a fair amount going on as you can see and I hope having this to focus on will keep me from losing my mind as we start the remodeling project.  Somewhere to escape to for me, while workers are here and hubs is tied up managing the reconstruction.  We are starting a little bit later than I had hoped but the plans are solid so we will be underway shortly. 

Hang tight! Things might get bumpy!