What is this thing we call a monocotyledonous green life form?

Family and Friends-

I have joined the world of blogging to keep everyone up to speed on my life, hobbies, and newest addiction...my house.

Yes, I have joined the world of the grown ups and made a major purchase that didn't involve denim, wedge heels, plane tickets, or a frozen margarita (well that may have influenced the purchase). I bought my first home in October, which I may add is the perfect time to buy a house. I was able to enjoy my newest OLD purchase without the manual labor of doing yard work. Well, that has definitely changed hence the beginning of my blog. "Memoirs of a new OLD home owner"

A bit of history.......

My home was built in 1946 about 5 blocks from the shores of White Rock Lake! It is a cottage by definition (that is word massaging for VERY SMALL). My home is set in a fun, funky neighborhood located in East Dallas, near White Rock Lake where it is known for its trees, friendly neighbors, eclectic architecture and local artists. Yes, I live in a hippie neighborhood and love every moment of it. It does have its advantages...for example....

I hadn't had to mow my lawn EVER and I knew it was time to do something about it when my ever so friendly neighbors were asking me if they could actually do it for me! They weren't buying the "African a-La-natural garden safari theme" anymore. I actually had to hire about 5 guys to knock down my milk weed (given that it was 5ft tall it could pass as a safari theme). However, from that moment on I have taken the lawnmower by the handles and pushed down the 50 x 150 lot of "grass/weed/rock/dog poo" mixture that I call a lawn.

After this exhausting experience with Orson (my newest member of the family) running circles around me pushing a old red engine through 6 inches of east Dallas jungle and battling this green morphing monster around me for 3 hours I must pose the question. Why on our green earth would anyone promote the growth and fertilization of this monocotyledonous green life form. I now have an appreciation for rock gardens!

Speaking of the "garden" this home that was a rental property for 23 years is a virtual white canvas for landscaping (rental property = neglected yard). So I along with thousands of other proud (yet stupid) home owners have decided to tackle this blank page this summer......Last week was the start of the front garden and dropping in 15 shrubs. I wish I could train Orson where to dig holes...although he has some strategically placed in my back yard ready for me to fill later this week!

Please come back to visit this blog for a good laugh, where I will keep you updated with pictures, stories of my home projects and ever changing life!


As I plunge into this week..I must remember a famous quote from Rudyard Kipling : Gardens are not made by sitting in the shade. I may have to add that neither are broken nails!

Til next time!!! Wish me luck