I love to make such comparisons - then I realized how much effort I have done in this garden. Well, the same location looks much better this year.
I cleaned up the edges, removed some weeds, and added some chicken manure before heavy rain arrived. The spring preparation for this small bed was done, and I can enjoy their growth soon.
And today, I kept preparing the last bed in this almost full sun area - I used the grass shear as it's a holiday here (and noise isn't allowed). So, the compost heap is happy, too.
After adding more soil from the pond area and leveled the ground a bit, I covered this bed with landscape fabric as this is the first year. I will use this bed for annual warmth-loving veggies only, so from this autumn, I will remove the fabric (and use somewhere else) and cover this bed with a thick layer of compost.
I will also add one Mirabelle plum and a rose arch here, then this area is temporarily done.
All windows of grey house were done - I will make one table and a few shelves. This place will be also a shelter for potted plants that should be, but are yet winter-hardy to stay during winter months.
Highly shade-tolerant wild garlic plants that I transplanted three days ago. They perked up again after two rainy days, so adorable.
I also started adjusting the way some shrubs are growing. For example, to pull the branches away for a much better ventilation and light penetration.
April will be the busiest month, I guess. More sowing and transplanting are waiting, while all kinds of preparations are also chasing us. However, seeing the happening changes is inspiring and worthy!
Plum trees are blossoming~
