Before & After: Trees in the Back Yard!

Okay...we bought these trees PRIOR to starting our money diet. :) Chris and I purchased these as part of our 11th anniversary gifts to one another. And, to top it off, they were 25% off with free install from Lanoha Nurseries! Chris and I have learned, fall is the best time to plant trees and plants. So, we hope to be able to put off all future projects for the fall. That is so difficult to do when everyone wants to plant in the spring.

The new trees are all in the backyard. We purchased one Marmo Maple to hopefully provide some shade to our back patio. We also purchased a big clump Heritage River Birch tree for the side corner to provide privacy while we are eating on the back patio. Finally, we purchased 3 baby Golden Raindrop Crabapple trees. Now before anyone comes over and judges the size of our crabapples, Lanoha did not have 3 of the larger ones. So, we had to get smaller ones.  Besides, trees do grow!

The backyard finally has some foliage. But, we have a LONG, LONG way to go. Chris and I really want to get it right, so we are waiting to complete our project so that the trees can provide shade and privacy. For now...we are done for this year.

Bring on the sun so I can sit under the trees!

Heritage River Birch

Marmo Maple Tree

Golden Raindrop Crabapple Trees