We so far are experiencing a very mild winter. I have been able to actually DIG in the dirt this past week. So, starting early, I am cleaning out beds. This season I plan to pull-and-drop most weeds, letting them decompose in place. Except for buttercups, which I think would simply put out new feelers and re-root themselves.
Yesterday I tackled the water feature - weeded, cleaned, re-distributed rocks and pebbles, cut back the spirea. Pruned all the honeysuckles. Sat on the front porch and watched the birds.
Gary and I also put up a row of loose chicken wire on the inside of the chicken yard, in an effort to keep the birds contained by giving them a squishy landing. The roo is so lightweight I think he can fly wherever he wants. I've trimmed one side of his wings hard, but it doesn't even slow him up. I'm thinking if I can keep the hens contained, maybe he'll just hang with his ladies (?) I don't really mind letting the birds free-range, I kind of like that they all run (!) toward me when I go outside. They do make a bit of a mess with the mulch, and seem to prefer pooping on the sidewalks. Albert is taming down a bit, he hasn't challenged me in a while.
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