Yard Work and a Winner

Over the weekend, my husband and I spread pine needles around all of the beds in our yard.  It was actually on the to-do list last fall, but thanks to our crazy schedule, we are just now getting around to it.  I used my edging tool to get that crisp line around the beds.  We did yard work all day and then walked around the garden in the evening to admire our work (the best part if you ask me).

Here are some shots of the yard now.  What a difference a little TLC makes.

Above are the boxwoods I use to make wreaths during Christmas.  I'm guessing they have been there since the 1930's when our house was built.

I love it when the annabelles are just coming out and are still green.  They remind me of broccoli. In the background you can see the oakleaf hydrangeas.  They really glow in the afternoon shade.

And oh my goodness, the magnolias are gorgeous and the fragrance is one of my favorites.  You can smell them all throughout the neighborhood now.

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OK, now for the winner of the pillow shams by Fabulous But Frugal.....

Jane@Cottage at the Crossroads,  May 23, 2011 3:12 PM  

I am a subscriber to your wonderful blog. If I won, I'd choose the mod turquoise dandelion fabric. Love all the other selections and thanks for introducing me to your sponsor.

Congratulations Jane!  Thanks to everyone who entered the giveaway!