This week has been a booger with Austin's water problems, my still sore bicep and hurt index finger, a trip to the doctor for a well-woman and labs, and rain. Plus, its been super busy at work. But guess what we're gonna have all weekend? SUN!!! So, yesterday I stopped at a Home Depot near the hospital and discovered they have a very nice plant section. Bopping around I found two choices for the front landscape shrubs:
This one is called Olive Martini Elaeagnus - a good choice because it will do well in full sun, needs little pruning, and will do well as a border or backdrop bush, which is what I need out there. I've been seeing it in other yards and I love it!
This one is the dwarf version of Loropetalum - Purple Daydream. Although I love the color and the leaves, I might need something a little taller for the area I am planting, although this one will get 2-3 feet tall. And in its favor is the fact that it is both deer and drought resistant, and it can grow in either sun or shade.
Hmmm...choices, choices
I really need to get over there and buy some trees and bushes, myself, before it's too late. Those bushes are really pretty. I have an issue with animals too, but mostly squirrels. The cute little bastards eat everything lol
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