We dig, dig, dig!

We have lived in our house for almost five years. The lots behind us have remained empty fields, until just a few months ago. With summer and the desire for shade approaching, and now the possibility of people being able to look into our backyard easily from their house, I realized it is time for some trees in the back. Of course, I should have planned for this years ago so that the trees would be larger and provide more shade and privacy by now! Oh well!


Last week I bought a flowering plum and a flowering pear tree. Today for Memorial Day, Ryan and the boys worked to plant the plum tree. And when I say worked, I mean that they spent hours and labored very hard to dig up the compacted and rocky soil. It was not at all easy!

Their hard work paid off, and the tree looks great! (I forgot to take pictures of the "after".) I think the plan is to plant the pear tree on Saturday. Thank you, Ryan, for working so hard to make me happy!