I mentioned previously that our yard was overrun by weeds. I failed to mention that in addition to the weeds, the landscaping in general is hideous; overgrown trees, messes of bushes and plants that don’t even go together, desert landscaping in the front yard. Explain to me why you would plant desert landscaping in luscious Oregon. I’m baffled.
We hired a tree service to clean everything out. It was expensive. I nearly swallowed my tongue writing the check. In fact, I think I went unconscious for a brief moment while signing my name. We may not be able to afford food for a while so anything you can send would help. I would hate to have to dip into my fat stores to stay alive. But the yard looks wonderful now! So much clean ground to plant and cultivate beautiful things. I want flowers. Lots and lots of flowers.
It’s a shame I don’t have any money left.
Before
After. Everything feels fresh and airy now.
Incidentally, the majority of the ugly trees were planted by the previous owners to keep the neighborhood kids out of the yard. Apparently the previous owners were real douchebags. Since removing the trees, we have become the neighborhood heroes. In fact, one of the neighbors brought us these flowers in gratitude:
They also sit on the HOA board and said the association would buy us a new gate for our yard if we wanted. (Our current gate is pointed to accommodate a boat.) And they are having us over for ribs. Man, I love being the hero.
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