We had an amazingly beautiful fall! This is the beginning of the first year in our new home, and we were very happy to discover that we have a LOT of color around our house and through-out the neighborhood.
There are a variety of maples along our street. We have one right next to the driveway. The city has had plenty of forethought in mixing up the specific species of trees along the street, so we had quite the display. Our neighbor’s beautiful gold leafed maple just lost it’s leaves this past weekend, the last to go.
A tree was removed from the parkway before we bought the house. We hope to negotiate with the city on the choice of plants to be replanted. We’d be happy to go halves with them on the cost, if we get some say as to what is planted. Will they work with us? Who knows, but it’s worth a try. Meanwhile…winter, here we come!
I’m glad you are happy with the fall colors at your new house. Mine leaves a bit to be desired as most trees just turned brown although I did have one tree that was a beautiful golden color – unexpected as its leave during the summer were a burgundy/purplish. I hope to plant a few things next year to remedy the situation.
Bogie, I fully expect that once your house is finished you will begin to focus on the gardens and trees and shrubs. I was fascinated at all you did at your last house. I thought I knew a lot about annuals and perennials, but you kept coming up with new species I didn’t know. They were all beautiful. AND…you know more about shrubs and trees than I do. I’ll look forward to seeing where you go with this new opportunity. I wouldn’t be surprised to find that you use the “down-time” of winter to start your planning!