The pathway project stumbles on. It has been a slow go due to rain and my bum shoulder. I finally decided to see a chiropractor (my first time) and he said that it was almost dislocated. I have no idea how I did it. I've been for several visits and I think (and hoping) that it is getting better. He said that it would take a while. In the mean time, I've been trying to do things left-handed and, with the retaining wall project, only using a hand truck and moving a few at a time. It isn't that big of a project but I had hoped to be finished by now. Actually, due to rain, I've only averaged one or two days per week.
In hindsight, I should not have removed all of the grass, just the area next to the edge. The majority of the grass could have remained until I get ready to put down the new sod. Needless to say, it is a muddy mess.
I took Michael and Lisa's advice and turned the stones on their sides. It is taller than I envisioned it but I refused to start over and dig deeper. Actually, once the soil is replenished next to the rocks, it will still be lower than the middle of the border. At least, that is what I'm telling myself!
Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, Dirt Therapy
Comments
Your garden is so different from the one in Alabama! I like your use of all of the varied small evergreens.
Have you tried a cortisone shot for your shoulder?
From personal experience, shoulder injuries are slow to recover. To maintain it in good health for the long run, physical therapy is helpful. Hang in there.