Over the past month I have been spending more time working in the yard. Getting my hands dirty, picking weeds, and planting a few more flowers, it has felt wonderful to be outside and enjoy the new blooms of spring.
Though I love working in the yard, it reminded me how much work it is. Every morning before getting to my day, I would go out to water all my potted plants in the front and back yard.
And we have a lot.
Our garden in the ground all gets watered which has saved time but those darn...but beautiful...potted plants made me question how much time I wanted to spend in the yard this year.
Like what I have been learning on the inside of my home, I want to simplify my home so that it is easily maintained but that I could feel like my time was spent living and not always taking care of things.
I realized the same applied to my yard.
I wanted to keep the plants but not have to constantly be taking care of them. So I decided it was time to put those plants in the ground where they will get watered automatically.
All but about five plants were planted in the garden. Now the only pots I have to take care of are my summer produce {tomatoes, strawberries, and herbs} along with a few hearty plants that can withstand the summer heat and do not need to be watered daily.
I have been learning so much about how having children around makes you rethink how you function in your home! I am happy to be simplifying now before we have our own little munchkins running around!
My heart melts...
And the best part? Our garden looks even more lush and beautiful! It now feels full without having to buy any extra plants! Win win I say!
