Yesterday we planted the white picket fence border out front and I’m so happy with the way it turned out!!
It was tough to dig up all that beautiful hydroseeded grass that had grown in. But I always knew we’d plant a little border of flowers and yesterday was such a beautiful day that we decided it was finally time to get started.
From seed and pulp to lawn in 6 weeks… If you’re thinking about hydroseeding, the HH can’t say enough good things about our experience about it.
Way cheaper than sod, less frustrating then spreading seed yourself and hoping for the best. The hydroseed came in thick and strong and we’d totally do it again.
But we had to remove the grass in front of the fence because we know from experience that if you live in a spot with a sidewalk out front and 200 dogs walk past your lawn every day, the lawn is not going to stay green for long. 😉
Bye bye pee pee zone.
Hello perennial chives.
And perennial pin cushion flowers that last all summer.
I chose chives because not only are they cheap and easy to grow from seed, but they are one of the first plants up in the spring and they will stay green until the first hard frost.
Originally I was just going to have a border of chives out front.
But then I spied the pin cushion flowers {on sale for $5 each!} and they were so wonky, happy and fun looking {and in my color scheme} that I decided to add in some of those too.
Bird Cottage looks so happy, doesn’t it? The gate should be installed this week. Then I’ll add a little something special for the fourth of July and we’ll be all set for summer.
Gardening. And garden projects. I sure do love them.
~Mavis
Cindy R says
Bird Cottage looks charming and beautiful! You and your husband have done a terrific job in bringing your vision to life!
Tracey says
That was the exact word I was going to use… charming! (and welcoming).
Julia says
Agree! The pincushion plants (I think they are also known as bee balm?) are almost the same shade as your beautiful Aga. That color seems to suit you. <3
Aunt Diane from Streator says
Love this! So peaceful and beautiful!
Lana says
I’m happy to see that your husband is doing so well while doing those radiation treatments.
Nancy Settel says
Oh I just can’t tell you how much I love Bird Cottage. Every single thing about it just melts my heart. It just makes me smile.
Kath says
Just beautiful! You really have the knack for this!
Andrea says
The Bird Cottage is perfection!
Linda says
If your chives behave like mine they will take over everything. They spread worse than mint even when contained.
Mavis Butterfield says
We are hoping they take over the entire front area of the fence. 🙂 That’s the plan. Green with a little pop of purple flowers for the bees.
Janie says
Perfect!!! Just love it.
Enjoy, Janie
SueD says
Just make sure you wash your harvested chives well. And they spread quickly.
Sue S. says
I was going to add that comment as well. Hopefully they stay green! I love dogs, its the owners who think courtesy rules don’t apply to them. I often see people letting their dogs go on the perfectly manicured lawn in front of our church! With no pick-up bag! I ask you……
Annette says
I’m afraid those flowers will be target practice for the neighborhood dogs.
Mavis Butterfield says
Chives are pretty indestructible and we do not plan on using them for anything but decoration so we are not worried about them at all. :)The pin cushion flowers are an experiment. We were tired of seeing brown grass up front so I think this will be a nice compromise. We’ll find out together. HA HA HA.
Lynn from NC Outer Banks says
So pretty! You and HH are great at rehabbing places!
Sue S. says
I hope you recycled that perfect turf from out front to another deserving spot. I would have gladly taken it for the imperfect lawn that I struggle with. Mavis, do you and HH ever stop?
Carrie V says
It is all so adorable and charming!!
Judi Y. says
It’s magical and so, so pretty!
Ashley B says
It looks great! I could see some zinnias there too!