Back Yard Project: May 9, 2020

Charlie and I had a long day in the back yard today. We cleaned up the area under the line of shade trees, lined it with black landscaping fabric, planted some shrubs and flowers then added mulch. It took several hours and quite a bit of hard work but it's worth it. It turned out great! Little by little our back yard is turning into a woodland park and I love it! 

I purchased a few new flower pots from Lowe's. The ceramic ones are my faves. I planted coral Impatiens, pink and white Begonia, red Begonia, Hostas, Hydrangeas, Big Foot Cleyera, Coppertop Sweet Viburnum, Red Diamond Midsize Loropetalum, and some small Loropetalum. I added another Oak Leaf Hydrangea between the two that were planted last year. I actually had three but lost one during winter. I also added a pot of elephant ears from last year.

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My Mom's favorite flowers were hydrangeas. I planted three of them a couple years ago, but I wanted more because I love them as well. So this year I planted three more. These are also in memory of Mom. I added this beautiful Angel figurine between the hydrangeas in her honor. It feels special to me, just as she did. And what better time of the year could I do this than tomorrow, since it is Mother's Day. Happy Mother's Day in Heaven, Mom.

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Evenings are especially pretty in our back yard. The sun sets over the hill across the street and its light filters through the trees. 

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Summer Evening on the Lake

While at a recent birthday party for my grandson, I stole some moments away to view the surrounding lake area. It was a sweltering hot, humid afternoon with temperatures in the mid-upper 90's in Tupelo, Mississippi.  Droplets of perspiration trickled from my forehead as I walked on the grassy banks of the lake and observed the local wildlife. 

On the opposite bank, I observed a Canadian goose sitting in a brush of thin green shrubs. She must have noticed I was staring at her because she began moving more, nervously turning her head east to west. I turned my attention away from her and walked toward a beautiful large weeping willow tree centered west on the lakes edge. I appreciated the gracefulness of the willow where it stood with limbs outstretched  and long sunlit fringes of leaves which lightly swept the ground below.  The tree provided nice shade for the birds and other creatures.  A large Canadian goose took advantage of the shade as it foraged the ground for bits of food.  Moments later, a  Great Blue Heron was spotted on the opposite side of the tree.  I wanted to try and capture a closer shot of him so I quietly crept toward him, holding my camera in a ready position.  He sensed my presence and suddenly escaped across the lake, leaving me the opportunity of one more shot of him with flight wings spread a few feet above water.  

The goose from the opposite bank decided to come into the water and was soon joined by the goose from the willow tree shade.  Together they waded through the cool water, sometimes dipping their beaks into it for refreshment.  I enjoyed watching reflections of lake homes and other trees shimmy across the lake's surface, giving it a colorful sheen. Beautiful!  

As dusk approached, orange, yellow and purple hues painted the sky.  I stood in awe as I watched the beautiful transformation of day into night.  I felt grateful for this perfect ending to a very hot summer day. Goodnight Sun.  Hello Moon...it's good to see you.  

I took a deep breath...there could never be too many beautiful sunsets in my life :) Each is as tranquil as the one before...

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