2009's here: Outdoor Edition
>> Thursday, January 22, 2009
While there are inside things to work on (see prior posts), recently - I've been spending lots of time researching outside projects, which is giving me MAJOR spring fever. Following up on my "resolutions" - gardening comes up in those and has been on my mind.
This leads us to the outdoor projects for this year and beyond (and way beyond).
Outside
- Plant a new garden in 2009 for veggies and herbs.
- Plant a rain garden along the garage. If we have it approved through the city, we get a free rain barrel, they pay us $4.00/square foot of landscaping and receive reduced water bills. No brainer.
- Paint or stain and seal the deck. First, we'll have to choose a color.
- Mount flower boxes to the front of the house and deck. Possibly use the flower boxes as containers for the herbs and veggies.
- And, finally - the big kahoona.... add a porch to the front of the house. The home originally had a full-length front porch. I'd like to bring this back. This will be a few years off (or sooner, if Ryan's feeling generous). A girl can dream.
Porch inspiratons by newlywoodwards
These are not projects for 2009 alone, but I think that we can get started with them slowly by surely. Luckily, I have my magic weapon…
and he’s getting back to work.
So, there it is. In black and white. Although Ryan knows these dreams exist, he is less than thrilled with putting them out there in print (type?). I think deep down he was hoping that I would just forget.
mwahahahaha.
No such luck.
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I say it every time, but I adore your house. It is so charming, and a porch and flower boxes will only add to the charm. I especially love how the back door echoes the front door. Classy, fun and gorgeous.
I need a list of everything that needs to be done, but the husband would absolutely fall over dead if he saw the lenght of it..heheh
You house is just so lovely!
Great plans! I recently got the book "The Bountiful Container" from the library...I'll probably buy it eventually. It's a great resource for planting things (such as herbs and veggies) in containers, so you may find it useful for those flower boxes!
Thanks for the nice comments, all! You are too kind.
@ Carrie: I'll have to check that book out. Sounds like a perfect fit for us. =)
I love your home. It's too cute! I think the idea of flower boxes is wonderful. I would love to add those to our home. We have SO much to do on the outside... both the hubs and I have purposefully not thought about it. I think it's great that you've made a list! Good luck with it all!
If your veggie/herb garden turns out good (i.e. you can actually eat things from it) you'll have to let me know how you do it. I've tried a small garden the past three years and the only thing we got were a few small carrots.
The finish project is going to look awesome!!
I love your house!
I adore how charming your house is! So much curb appeal!!
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