Today promises to be a big work day in the garden. We got an early start this morning. Rouse the Spouse and I were joined by his dad, Noah, for a little out-of-town trip to Carrboro. First, we enjoyed a relaxed breakfast at Elmo's Diner. Then, we headed over to Southern States for some plant shopping. As one might expect on a gorgeous spring morning, the place was a zoo!
We loaded up on shrubs, perennials, and garden plants. Rouse was looking for specimans to fill space in the new beds around the brick walkway as well as in the island behind the house ... azaleas, rhododendron, interesting flowering plants. I was looking to add variety to the garden ... hot pepper plants, marigolds, interesting herbs. Noah bought a citronella plant for Betty to pu on the patio.
On the way home, we stopped at B and L Supply, our local source for fill dirt and mulch, and purchased a beautifully shaped Japanese Maple. We've been considering the idea for awhile. When Rouse saw a nice selection of them at B and L we decided to grab one. It will become the central feature of the big plant island just off the terrace and screened-in porch behind the house.
We've changed into working clothes. Tools are assembled. Let the planting begin!
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