Well, that went fast. Of course, I didn't get much done in the garden this month, but I did at least do
something.
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| New planting area |
Since we've had some rain and the clay has softened up a bit, I have been focusing on the back patio area. The 'soil' is absolutely horrendous, so several days were taken up by ammending the area before planting. This will be an irrigation-free area, and my budget is 0€, so I have been planting propagated cuttings and iris divisions. If it all dies, at least I won't be taking a loss!
I've also been moving around rocks in front of a small slope to create a planting area with improved soil, but now I've found that Trufa has been digging up the irises.
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| New planting área on small slope - look at those holes! BAD DOG! |
The front yard could use some cleaning up, but that will have to be done next month.
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| The neglected front garden |
Taking photos for this post and owning up to the current state of my garden does not exactly feel inspiring. Will next month be any better?
I am posting with The Patient Gardener for the
End of the Month View, where other gardeners will hopefully have accomplished more than I this month.
What have you been doing in your garden this month?
Hi from Australia! It’s very interesting to see your garden in Spain, and I notice some of the grey leafed drought hardy plants I have here. We have terrible clay soil too, but brought in more soil to build up the beds and create a better situation for the plants. I like your winding paved path very much. Jane janesmudgeegarden.com
ResponderEliminarJane, thanks for visiting! The path is actually straight and wide, but I have let several plants get a bit out of control. I'll have to take care of that when I do my rose pruning.
EliminarDear Karin, I have clay soil as wel, but I have added a lot of material to it. Sand, manure, sand, more manure, and next year again and again. it is a never ending story. And you have to train your dog to keep out of the Irises!!! They like hot sunny conditions. Groetjes,
ResponderEliminarHetty