More work in the garden

I love to procrastinate but then most of us do! After looking at 40 or so potted plants I bought around Thanksgiving, I figured it was time to get some in the ground. I didn't get many planted, in fact only two...the black olive tree was planted on the front hill to help block the sight of the water tank and I put in one of 3 lilacs.

My trouble is trying to visualize what the yard will look like in a few years if this is planted here and that is planted there..or should I plant that here? Get my delima? I did get some Pride of Madeira cuttings from two friends but I think it was too late in the season. New growth doesn't root well, need dormant old growth but we'll see. They were put in the ground too.

I did mix up 2 gal of round-up and tackled the weeds that are starting to grow. Gotta stay on top of those babies! Also knocked down a bunch of weeds on the front hill. While there I noticed a potentially bad problem developing. Squirrels have nested under my steep driveway. With all the rain it has undermined the driveway and I'm afraid it is going to crack. I tried to push in as much dirt as I could but I think I need a contractor to advise me...I see $$$$$...ugg.

On a happier note, I got my new computer up and running using Windows 7. It sure is different than XP. Hate having to hunt around for what used to be at my fingertips though. Just to find the games was a chore!

Here's a pic of Saturday's sunset, it was a beaut!

and this one is from Friday night...glad I got off work a bit early...

Missed tonight's sunset as I took Mom grocery shopping and it took a bit longer than I expected. But she's very happy to get out of the house.

Sue