When we moved in, the flower beds were a mess with overgrown roots and dirt everywhere. I’ve been slowly planting local perennials. I’m hoping my crape myrtle and future pecan tree will add some shade for those hot summers.
Update: I’ve planted small ground cover plants along the path along with seeds for hummingbird flowers and clover. There are drought-tolerant plants along the sides. The bigger planter has bulbs and creeping ground cover plants. For now, I’m using large pots to shade the flowers from the direct sun.
@Mai
More native plants, please!
Absolutely! I’ve got so many native plants still waiting to sprout.
Absolutely! I’ve got so many native plants still waiting to sprout.
That’s awesome. It’s so rewarding seeing all the life they bring in.
This is such beautiful work! Please keep us updated on how it grows!
Wow, what a transformation! Love the progress so far.
Oh my gosh, this is stunning. You’ve done an amazing job!
Quin said:
Oh my gosh, this is stunning. You’ve done an amazing job!
Thank you so much! I’m really excited to figure out the shapes I can make with my limestone bricks. Spring is going to be incredible once everything blooms!
Darwin said:
This is so impressive! It looks fantastic! I wish mine looked that good when I started.
I do have a suggestion if you’re interested.
Thank you! Yes, I’d love to hear it.
This is such a wonderful reminder that even small steps in gardening make a big difference. Every single person working on something like this helps the planet so much. 
I know it’s just a hobby for some, but seeing efforts like this really warms my heart.
@Ash
Absolutely agree
Wow, this is amazing! Hoping it grows into a little paradise for all kinds of life.
Denny said:
Wow, this is amazing! Hoping it grows into a little paradise for all kinds of life.
Thank you! That’s the goal. By next year, it should have a beautiful bloom.
This forum would definitely love this project.
Looks incredible! What great progress! 
This is so inspiring! You must feel so proud every time you look at it. It’s such a treat to work on something with your own hands. I can’t wait to see more updates from you. 
You’ve given me so much hope for my own yard. Thank you!
Total goals!!! I’m in love with this project!