Mulch Madness

TGIF!

Two more days of the Tent Sale & then I have my hubby again!!
I have been a serious gardener these last few weeks.

I am so proud to show off my latest accomplishments!
{With the help of hub's cousin who offered to help a girl out}

So it started like this:

I began pulling weeds, then decided I ought to capture what the jungle looked like.

Before

 After many tedious hours, it started to look better...
Have you heard of Creeping Myrtle?
I think the bish is dead and I hope she doesn't return.
Ever.

During

 Finally, we ended up with this beautiful garden:

After

Now I just need some annuals to add a few pops of color here and there!

I ordered 4 yards of mulch and worried I wouldn't have enough.

 Turns out, we had plenty!

We even had enough to do all around the new deck in the backyard!

We are feelin all fancy pants up in herrrr.

 Front left of house.

Dining room windows.

Now, I know this may bore some of you.

Heck, I could have cared less a few years ago.
But now I feel such a sense of accomplishment 

and truly enjoy the beauty of our new landscaping.

I even love love love our front porch.

 A little patriotic bow.

Wreath: CVS

Garden Flag: Lowes

Patriotic Bow: $1 store

Welcome mat: Bed Bath & Beyond

Planter: From my mother

Garden stones: Wegmans & garden stores

So that concludes my mini garden tour.

Pictures don't do it justice;

or maybe I am just partial since my blood, sweat, and tears went into its making.

Kidding on the tears...I think.

Have a beautiful Friday lovies!!