Dogwood Tree

We planted a flowering pink dogwood tree today on the South East corner of the house. This area needed a tree. We continued cleaning and tilling the side around the house. It looks so nice once everything is tilled. I want to start planting things of interest on that side and building some depth, so that the it's not so sterile looking. Go here for more information on how to plant a tree.



Dig a hole twice the size of the pot that the tree is in.


Fill the hole with soil and compost.


It looks like a twig right now, but I can't wait until it grows in.


Red rose bush


I went to the nursery today and saw that they had sweet potatoe vines! They are great for hanging planters so I got some along with some bacopa and licorice for contrast.


Licorice. If you rub it between your fingers, it smells really good.


I also picked up a combination of perenniel and annual flowers to fill the gaps between veggies and add some color to the garden during the summer.


I am especially looking forward to this Nigella. I couldn't find it on Burpee's website, but I found it here on Renee's Garden. It's also known as Bridal Veil.