E-Bed 2 Renovation

Middle E-Bed (number 2, the one on the left) underwent a transformation this summer. Seen here in April it is not so bad.

But, Ugh, what a junglely mess it became!
(I think junglely is not a word, but it fits.)

That is a path of pine bark chips on the other side of it. The bark chips were removed and used in a new bed, then river rock was spread. Now the two paths match.
Down came the tall, fuzzy mullein and the iron weed,

out went the irises,

out went asters, Lunaria, evening primroses, iron weed, golden rod, Jerusalem artichokes, dandelions...
...out went the Ranunculus, violets, and other weeds.

Out went the daylilies...

..to a new bed just above the meadow.

(early photos)

Remember to click on photos to be able to see the flowers in the meadow. A more recent photo.

Away went the garbage can composter in which potato plants once grew.
The elder stalks were retained, because I love the purple, winy color of the berries,
especially as it looks backed by the drooping branches of a crabapple,
and nearby New England asters and garden phlox.

It has been a lot of work.
And, took a long time.
(Be sure to click on this photo. There is a lot of color & activity there.)

But, be assured there was a motive for this mad effort. That will be revealed next post. See you then...