I was finally able to play with the new weedwacker. I’m very glad pogle had me buy some protective glasses, as almost immediately a giant green glob of plant matter splattered on the glasses.

While at Lowes we picked up some gardening supplies and two little shrubs: a white Endless Summer Hydrangea and Miss Kim Lilac. The Hydrangea is now in the front flower bed, where it is very unhappy with me. I should have waited to plant it in the morning shade, but I wanted to play in the dirt too much. It’s currently sitting under some makeshift shade made from string, a rake, and an old beach towel. Way to impress the neighbors, Michele. The lilac transplanted fine into the back yard near the deck and heat pump*. Hopefully as it gets bigger, it’ll help shade the heat pump and lower running costs in the summer. It’ll also smell AWESOME in the spring.

*A heat pump is a device that will will both heat and cool a home. They’re only practical in Southern states. More info.