My garden has been neglected this spring because of the uninspiring weather. But with a couple days of sunshine this week, I found myself reclaiming my backyard, also known as the pocket garden. I trimmed, weeded, transplanted a honeysuckle - trellis and all - from the front of the house to the back, dug up miniature roses from the driveway bank and moved them to the back, and finally re-installed the fountains and flipped the switch to see if the pumps still worked. They did!
Any good gardener knows (which I don't claim to be) that this isn't the ideal time to transplant, but as I told my neighbor, Janine, while comparing gardening aches and pains, if it doesn't grow, out it goes! Now, I still have to find more shade loving plants for the raised beds in the back. My beautiful Japanese coral maple tree, once petite, has grown to the point, I have shady raised beds instead of sunny ones.
When the weather cooperates and I have studio shoots in our home, clients also have the choice of outdoor garden locations too.
Today, Bella, was talked into serving as my model. The promise of treats didn't hurt either. All I need is a couple more days of sunshine to inspire more work in the front yard. Want an indoor/outdoor studio tour? Give me a call at 253-576-8164. BonnieKingPhotography.com
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