James had been had been after me in the very nicest way about putting in a new front-yard bed. He even had rocks ready that he'd gathered from our rural land. When he started unloading them from his car a few days ago, Waylon, our Blanco "grandson," showed up just in time to help. He had fun throwing rocks! A new bed was definitely in our future now!
For awhile, we contemplated a shape. After we agreed on one, the project got underway and done in less than two hours.
First, several loads of mulch from our pile.
Then we planted zexmenia that I dug up from the back yard. It's a Blanco County native that's hardy and drought tolerant. I've been keeping water on the plants until they stop drooping and can standon their own. We have deer in the neighborhood, but they should leave these alone. Time will tell.
UPDATE APRIL 18, 2024
This morning, we ran down to Spring Creek Gardens north of Bulverde and bought four plants for the new bed: lantana 'Dallas Red' and damianita, a true Blanco County native. I also transplanted several zexmenia from the back yard. They should do well.
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