It's finally arriving. Spring to North Alabama.
Today was a mild day so time to get outside and get to work. We have a small creek that is the property line of one side of our property. I am slowly removing some the brush that has grown there over the years. My goal is to clear out a lot of the brush so some of the creek can be seen.
Yes there is a lot. But I have pulled a lot and there are now areas where the creek is visible and part of the yard.
The best time to work this project is in the early Spring after a rain. Ground is softer making it easier to put those roots from the ground
It will get done eventually. When I got tired and the old back was starting to ache, I sat on my bench near the pond and watched my ducks enjoying the day.
It was at this quiet moment that I looked around and saw the signs of new life.
Our pear tree in bloom. We watch the pears get ready for us to eat. And every year the deer manage to have a feast one night.
Grape Hyacinth
Tulip Magnolia getting ready for full bloom
Various perennials in my gardens coming through the earth
The greening of our Weeping Willow
Daffodils and forsythia in their bright yellow show
And the forest on two sides of us coming alive with green growth.
Ah, Gods yearly gift to us ..... Spring!
Until next time.
Like you said Spring is the best time to pull out the weeds and saplings. However since you don't do it every day I'm sure those aching muscles are giving you a what for about now. Take a day off then get back to it even if it hurts. The saying "No Pain, No Gain" holds true. Soon you'll have it all finished.
ReplyDeleteHoping Leonard isn't overdoing it trying to help.
Be Safe and Enjoy the Fruits of your labour.
It's about time.
Can't wait to see your yard in full bloom. Your ducks seem to be enjoying a swim around the pond. The only thing growing here are weeds and more weeds, we have had such a wet winter.
ReplyDeleteI love spring, even though our part of CA seems to always be spring like. We planted some veggies in our new garden beds, hopefully they'll grow nicely!
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