Sunday, July 31, 2011

Backyard Makeover

Last year our backyard looked like this:


After lots of work (Jared did most of it himself, although I kept the kids out of the way), we now have:




On the North side of the house we have our own mini-orchard (2 peach, 2 apple, 1 apricot, 1 cherry, and 1 pear tree) as well as some grapes that we just planted this year. We also have strawberries, raspberries and a vegetable garden although this year our vegetables aren't doing too well (maybe because of summer's late start?).








 I am amazed that Hibiscus (flower below) grow here in desert Utah.  They are so beautiful and huge I'd expect them in more of a tropical place!