Perfect Timing
Right on target for the Fern Peony to open for Memorial Day.
Over the last several days Dennis and I had used the mighty Mantis tiller to wangle around all the perennials throughout the course of our acre. We were surprised how dry the soil was, and let me tell you, the Mantis will dig down until you pull it back. It only cuts an 18″ swat, but that is about all I want to handle as the pulverized dirt is flying towards the back.
Hopefully, this year we will have tomatoes, squash and cucumbers as the seeds were plunked into the mellow soil. We are starved for full sun, but Dennis scoped out the best spots possible.
As of late this afternoon we have received a generous half inch of rain for our newly-tilled soil to soak up. As I said, perfect timing. There was no chance that there would be run off. Of course, Dennis was right out there to wipe off the patio chairs for a “sit down,” but the heavens aren’t quite finished with us yet.