The weekend was sunny and bright. In preparation for a week of rainy days ahead, yard work was on our agenda... again. It...
Barndo
It is possible to hate gardening but love flowers
Many people appreciate the beauty and fragrance of flowers without having a desire to plant or care for them themselves....
Do you grow things to remind you of people you love?
When I was a kid, I remember my Nanny had a huge snowball bush at the corner of her house. I loved the big white balls of...
I’ve earned a bajillion dollars already
Landscaping, above many other home-makeover tasks, remains incredibly labor-intensive. The average homeowner pays $50...
landscaping at the barndo is a step above the villa
Today I did a thing. I ordered a bajillion bags of black mulch that will be delivered tomorrow. That means my weekend...
minimizing time and effort in landscaping
Although this is only the 2nd spring spent back in rural Crothersville, it feels like longer. Looking at all there is to...
a kip of rumblestone has been delivered
After measuring and allowing for potential waste, I figured I needed around 60 rumblestones to place on the inside of the...
yardwork done facebook style
Are you served up Facebook videos of out-of-control yards being cleaned up for free? Small business owners of lawn care...
grand central station in pajamas
I took an early shower last night and put on pajamas. Directly thereafter, Ben called asking if Perry had a suit that would...
sure fire way to know you live in the country
Of course, there are a ton of things that are done differently depending upon if you live in a city or town -- or if your...