| Muscles ache and parts of the body are not happy, but the workout in the dirt has been worth it. I look back at the 'before' pictures and can see why. |  |
 | The only plants that did not get moved or dug up was the rose bush, and I have no idea what kind it is, the peony and the rue. |
The rue we left alone mostly because I remembered the blisters it can cause if its sappy, oozy innards gets on your skin. It’s a wonderful natural insect and deer repellant, and it looks good mixed in with other plants, but it’s not a joy to move.
| Against my better judgement, we dug up all of the flax. With its deep tap-roots, it does not like to be moved, but, I took the chance that it has already re-seeded itself, and the ones we dug will take hold in their new location |  |
The hen and chick is a left over from another bed that has been overpowered by the lilac bush. It, and the few bits of donkey tail I salvaged from the beginning dig, have now found a new homes. The daisies, were a sentimental keep. They are tucked in a corner and should flourish just fine in that spot.
The fescue is new, and with additional planning for plants in the spring, will make a nice addition to this bed.
The fescue is new, and with additional planning for plants in the spring, will make a nice addition to this bed.
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Next will be to find rocks that will like to live with our plants, adding some depth and character. There are a few more plants, sedum's and maybe even some cactus that will be introduced in the spring.
So, for now, the project and the plants (and us) will rest. The Xeriscape bed has come to the point of “That’s all for this year.”
So, for now, the project and the plants (and us) will rest. The Xeriscape bed has come to the point of “That’s all for this year.”
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