Quite incredibly, we’ve been enjoying a very extended summer here in Suburbia. Yesterday was a record-breaking 92°. This is one of the few summers I can recall in which we did not get our first snowfall of the season in September. Don’t get me wrong — I am not complaining. Ever since getting back from [...] Read more »
Buffalo Grass Sod, Day 10
The buffalo grass sod has gone dormant, despite a grotesque quantity of water. But not completely dormant and I’m seeing hopeful signs of new growth, rooting, and return of the gorgeous blue-gray-green color the Legacy Buffalo grass is supposed to be. Read more »
Partridge Feather, Woolly Thyme, and Pussytoes
Just as I’d promised myself I would not do, I bought this plant at the nursery based on looks alone. I knew nothing at all about it but loved the color and texture. Luckily, it turned out to be a good purchase. Latin Name: Tenacetum Amani Common Name: Partridge Feather It grows to 8–10″ and has [...] Read more »
Legacy Buffalo Grass sod
The Legacy buffalograss sod was delivered and installed today. After working my behind off for 10 weeks on this whole landscaping project, it was awfully refreshing to sit back and watch someone else do the work for once. I just love the beautiful, soft blue-gray-green color of the buffalograss. Can’t wait to see what it looks [...] Read more »
Materials are delivered
I’d been working on the design in my mind for years. Years and years. The basis concept stayed the same: retaining wall to level out the top near the house and a gentle slope across the front that would sweep into the side yard and down to the back. But one must eventually progress from [...] Read more »