My neighbor is an enthusiastic gardener. Walking Lucy past her home, I met her outside in the yard. “You know, I really want to improve the landscaping in our yard,” said I. She offered to help me out. “I can give you some ideas,” she replied.
Within the week she came over, not only with her ideas, but with her gloves and three sets of pruners. “Let’s just clean some of this up and see what we’ve got,” she said as she proceeded to tackle a jungle of overgrown shrubbery. So I also picked up the pruners and started pruning away.
Four hours and 5 barrels of clippings later, what a difference! The monster of a miniature lilac bush was gone (that’s miniature lilacs, NOT miniature bush, I had learned too late to my great dismay). She and I could actually see definition between the shrubs and some semblance of real gorgeousness.
Now I can visualize how the edging lines should flow, where new plants can go in, and even where to place a new bird feeder. Yup, we’ll add 2 new lilac bushes (planted where they have LOTS of room to grow), and some Asiatic lilies for color.
My neighbor not only rolled up her sleeves (or rather, rolled them down - those barberry branches are sharp!), she provided me with a lot of good information about pruning and landscaping. Best of all, she not only inspired me about gardening, she really inspired me about what it means to be a good neighbor. M.W., let me know when you need an extra pair of hands for weeding, or pruning, or hoeing, and I’ll be there. Thank you, neighbor!
2 comments:
that sounds wonderful mom. I am so glad M.W. was so helpful. I think that gardening will be a great hobby for you! P and L, J
it was a pleasure to help and inspire you. M.W.
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