tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post6009105369712134372..comments2023-10-25T00:33:33.890-07:00Comments on MulchMaid: Then and NowMulchMaidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13848950758103138175noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-69446910530059347432012-10-26T12:24:24.303-07:002012-10-26T12:24:24.303-07:00I just found this post from last summer and thorou...I just found this post from last summer and thoroughly enjoyed it. I love before and after shots, and yours are well documented, easy to follow, and --- totally transformative! You made just the right improvements, keeping it simple, but adding lushness and privacy in small spaces. I love your rock and pebble paths.Laurriehttp://laurries.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-47066838162270831332012-09-08T19:23:04.924-07:002012-09-08T19:23:04.924-07:00Vast improvement. You've done great work, but...Vast improvement. You've done great work, but admit it, you miss that red concrete, don't you? ;^) Hoover Boohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03083294821646284424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-34608611312621876652012-08-31T11:37:24.320-07:002012-08-31T11:37:24.320-07:00Well done you! I love these Then and Now posts--so...Well done you! I love these Then and Now posts--so inspiring. I wish I had photos of my place when we first moved in but at least I have some now--It will be fun to join you in 5 years time for another comparison. Bell and Starhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11950540629080744614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-73593290531812045762012-08-31T07:29:03.165-07:002012-08-31T07:29:03.165-07:00Beautiful I love all your lush planting, those hug...Beautiful I love all your lush planting, those huge conifers , what are they? Mugos? <br />Can't wait to see your new project.lindahttp://whatsitgarden.posterous.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-28589488822944080462012-08-30T13:24:45.024-07:002012-08-30T13:24:45.024-07:00What a lot you've accomplished in just four ye...What a lot you've accomplished in just four years, and what smart choices for screening, privacy, sitting areas. And ripping out concrete too -- I'm impressed! Looks beautiful, Jane.Denisehttp://agrowingobsession.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-27344103892172849962012-08-30T11:50:25.375-07:002012-08-30T11:50:25.375-07:00Funny how the previous owners had such frou frou t...Funny how the previous owners had such frou frou taste in home decoration and zero interest in the yard. Ours was similar, with baroque touches everywhere inside and a blank slate outside. I love the way you have imprinted your personality on your surroundings...and you give new meaning to the term "five year plan". I don't think we should have to wait that long: three year intervals, or even less, would show sweeping changes, is my bet.rickihttp://bannersbyricki.com/index.phpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-37194217076125148432012-08-30T03:19:04.142-07:002012-08-30T03:19:04.142-07:00The garden is beautiful, the changes remarkable, a...The garden is beautiful, the changes remarkable, and the fact that you documented it...priceless. ChrisUhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18058297328565374089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-57983583682143678932012-08-29T14:13:38.488-07:002012-08-29T14:13:38.488-07:00OMG...such an amazing transformation! I know we...OMG...such an amazing transformation! I know we've all seen it happening, but it's always amazing to see the full range of changes in one post...love it!scottweberpdxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740930947767329183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-32727655779203229022012-08-29T13:28:42.650-07:002012-08-29T13:28:42.650-07:00There is no doubt that a plant person lives here! ...There is no doubt that a plant person lives here! The transformation is amazing. Your yard is so cool. I love the privacy and feeling of enclosure now. I think this is what I would do too if I had your space. Great post! GRACE PETERSONhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04520343332670354262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-46895159666598304922012-08-29T13:07:39.221-07:002012-08-29T13:07:39.221-07:00This is great! I love a good before and after - an...This is great! I love a good before and after - and it now looks less like a prison yard without chain link fence visible from almost every angle!Jim/ArtofGardening.orghttp://artofgardeningbuffalo.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-87852190878920424122012-08-29T10:51:55.297-07:002012-08-29T10:51:55.297-07:00You've made some amazing changes in only five ...You've made some amazing changes in only five years. I love the seclusion and privacy you've created for yourselves. I'm still working on that in my own garden, but we've only been here for three years.Alisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16323262555906240701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-59606914011805842402012-08-29T10:35:46.257-07:002012-08-29T10:35:46.257-07:00WOW is right! What a huge amount of work you guys...WOW is right! What a huge amount of work you guys have done...stunning :)debhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07058753642159087101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-64222631394655413852012-08-29T10:27:59.352-07:002012-08-29T10:27:59.352-07:00I can't believe it's the same house! Every...I can't believe it's the same house! Everything is beautiful. Did you build the deck yourself or did you hire out for that? Everything looks so cozy and established--I can't wait to see it in person some day.Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10404180898034770946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-40551737756453947552012-08-29T10:13:43.701-07:002012-08-29T10:13:43.701-07:00AMAZING!!!!! that is insane how much your garden h...AMAZING!!!!! that is insane how much your garden has changed! It looks really beautiful. Good on ya!!!!Louishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06219272603726629982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-80391225940982645792012-08-29T09:48:11.609-07:002012-08-29T09:48:11.609-07:00I'd been "wowing" at the changes all...I'd been "wowing" at the changes all along and then I got to the last one where you say "Finally, one of our most dramatic change views"...and WOW! You were right! What a wonderful collection of photos Jane, you and Ben have done so much to your home and property. Of course all the plants are my fav change (love your container collection on the deck!)...but getting rid of that horrible red concrete and that fluffy metal work at the entrance, your house must have been breathing a sigh of relief to get its dignity back. Congrats on making the neighbors go away and creating a private space for you!danger gardenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09227500551609537140noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5335321786750265682.post-70309777716452425882012-08-29T09:33:44.721-07:002012-08-29T09:33:44.721-07:00Love the transformation, Jane! Nice work!Love the transformation, Jane! Nice work!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com