Sellars Baseline 3

It is weird looking at the 2008 and 2009 baselines and seeing how small everything was. I look at it today and still think the bushes we planted 5 years ago are small but...damn!... it has come a long way


Cindy has finally gotten her flower plot going




The three crepe myrtles at the end of the driveway fit in the back of my car four years ago. One day we will put a fence there.


That dogwood has gone nuts when you compare it to three years ago. We have also found a vine that will grow and bloom in the corner there that does not get tons of light.






The vinca is really taking over.


Here are some videos.

From Yard

From Yard

From Yard

Why is this bill so high?

Left the sprinkler on for about 10 hours today. That part of the yard better be looking real good in the coming days.

Backyard project

It's been a long time, gents. Since the last time I posted about my treacherous backyard, we decided to take on a little project. Check out what we've done. Bermuda grass is going in mid-April.

Updated Backyard

We have to start picking out plants for the edges and barrier trees (going in the fall) so we can't see the folks behind us. We're actually going to have a real backyard. We're all pretty excited about it, especially the kids.

I bit the bullet

After almost 4 years of struggling with my lawn, I've gone the Bret route and am getting Scott's to come out for their analysis. I will post my results - what they will do, what it costs, etc. after they come out. Stay tuned!

Anyone want a pond?

Penchuck, Here is why you do not want a pond in the backyard.

Pump blows out and you have to get a new one which costs $225 but none of the new ones fit the 2" pipe that is already installed 10 inches underground so you have to go buy a new one of those and dig up all your plants to put it in the ground. Nor do they come with a case around them that keeps all the gunk from killing your new $225 pump so you have to buy something for $100 or rig something up for $10 which you will probably have to replace every six months. While you are trying to get your mind around all of that your wife calls to tell you there is a giant snake swimming in the pond.

I should just fill it in.

Grub/Disease Prevention Time

For those that have yards you want to keep green, we are getting into the time for Fungicide and Grub Control applications. Grubs usually start sometime mid-late June and Brown Patch (from my experience the most prevalent lawn fungus) loves the hot humid weather. The same weather that causes you lawn to struggle.

finally, baseline from the other Staton

check out my weedy yard