Patio Trees, An Expanded Patio, A Stream and a Pond - Backyard Dreaming
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Welp, here we go with even more backyard planning and dreaming. It was just a couple of days ago that I posted my 2020 to-do list with 25 things that I'd like to prioritize . And then just yesterday, I went ahead and posted my initial findings about Japanese Maples - which weren't even on that list. In a few posts talking about the priority areas for the yard, I mentioned that the hardest part I have with gardening right now is STICKING WITH MY PLAN. I'm like a bug drawn to the bright light of garden centers and see plants and trees that are NOT in my initial plan. I have to remind myself: prioritize and stick to the plan. Once that is done, we can explore enhancements. Welp...this post is all about what I'd call a major 'enhancement'. And how I got here was the whole research about Japanese Maples . And thinking about their placement. I started to think about our patio and the patio trees that I've been thinking about ...