Curb Appeal Chronicles: Part 2

Over the next few weeks, Tal and I are improving our house's curb appeal. 

Last weekend, Tal pulled out 7 overgrown bushes 

from our 18x21 flower bed below:

 Here is Savannah, our cute sidekick, 

who is ready to help us dig in the dirt: 

Yesterday, Tal and I put down landscape fabric 

to control the weeds:

Then, we spaced out where to plant our new bushes:

 Next, Tal dug 10 holes! 

Tal was exhausted and ready for lunch 

when he finished digging the holes:

After lunch, Tal (my hero!) planted the 10 bushes. Along the garage and dining room, we planted 4 gardenias, which will grow 4-6 feet tall, produce some lovely white flowers, and give us some privacy.

Along the sidewalk, we planted 7 low-lying boxwoods that will grow 2-3 feet tall and create a nice border for the area. 

In the coming weeks, Tal and I plan to:

1. spread some mulch in the front yard

2. plant 2 shrubs or trees in the urns next to our front steps

3. Plant 3 bushes to the right of our front steps.

4. In the middle of the large flower bed, plant a flowering tree (6-8 ft. tall) or put a large planter 

(perhaps a non-functioning fountain?) filled with colorful flowers.

Tal and I love our landscaping progress so far and look forward to seeing our curb appeal improve over the next few weeks!