The Front Walk

I finished laying the stones for the front walk today. It was a long process, but I'm pretty happy with the results. It needs a couple of minor adjustments that John will help with, but it's basically done. I also ordered Mother of Thyme seeds and am going to attempt to grow it over the winter and then plant in spring between the stones. I figure if the seeds don't take I can buy plants in the spring, but it's worth a shot to at least try to grow them.

I also got my first and larger order from van Bourgondeon yesterday. I was pleased with the quality of the bulbs and plants and got everything planted yesterday. My next order is supposed to arrive tomorrow, and that will wrap up this year's gardening season for the most part, with the exception of watering, leaf raking and major mulching. I planted 2 varieties of crocus, grape hyacinth (muscari), Blue Drumstick Allium, Starfighter Lilies and Casa Blanca Lilies. The bare root plants were two Phlox Laura (purple with white eyes), a Raspberry Queen poppy and a Scarlet poppy. The new order will contain two types of daffodils, two varieties of tulips and some hardy gladiolus.

Overall, it was a very productive week for front landscaping. Here is a before and after of the walk as well as some additional after shots.