Driveway project

  The space at the top of our drive. It has had nothing done to it..and was just in need of "something". We decided this would be one project to do! Steve has an incredible eye for detail and landscaping...if he could have his own business he'd not only be rich but someone would have beautiful lawns! 
   Our first step was :

  I've had the old wooden bucket as a planter for about 4 yrs. Steve and Kaya got it for me one fall when she was first born. I love it..but on our porch it just didn't get enough light for alot of plants. So we turned it sideways so it looked as if it was dumping out flowers (purple pansies) then weed guarded the whole space and added two Mediterranean Heathers. I really like them.. drought resistant, beautiful and a pink/purple shade. Then we worked across the bed to the left creating :

A really nice looking spot! The old plow we've had since we were first married and in a lower flower bed. We moved it up there and added a BEAUTIFUL patio peach tree. We were looking for a dwarf weeping cherry but between the cost (not cheap!! A regular weeping cherry goes for at least 60 bucks) and the fact they are hard to find...we were happy to luck into this tree while out for a drive! MUCH cheaper, just as pretty and will not get any taller than 5 ft at the most. Will have edible peaches during one season that are good for jams/jellies (I'm all about that dual purpose stuff lol) then will have beautiful red leaves till the next spring! We also planted 60 gladiola bulbs in this area...transplanted 2 butterfly bushes to the left of this picture (not visible) and will be moving some tropical style lillies to the front of the plow etc.
    I'm very happy with how it's shaping up. We have to finish mulching about 26 ft then edge it ..but it's looking great. We should have that done this week (rain today dampened that idea).
    We've also planted two clearance bushes in the side bed (Steve works wonder with plants that most throw away!), weeded all the beds, got the garden beds started, built a bulk pantry cabinet, getting ready to build a regular pantry cabinet..and have had alot of fun being together, going to the park, staying up letting Kaya look at the stars..you name it. I love vacations :) :)