Sunday, March 4, 2012

Ahhhh!!! Scary!

This week we had some really nasty weather!  A tornado came through Mint Hill about 15 miles north of where we live.  At home we had at least 1 inch of rain, probably more because there is standing water all over the yard.   At work we had hail and rain and thunder and lighting.    I went out in  the yard today when the clouds finally cleared out to inspect the damage.  Unfortunately the big oak in the backyard didn't come down.  No limbs even fell.  I really am disappointed because this tree is rotting and diseased.  It really needs to come down but I don't have the money right now to have it taken down. 

While I was walking around the yard I started noticing that plants are budding out and popping up a lot faster than they should be.  Scary fast!  Our Japanese Maples are starting to bud out and get leaves.  Real leaves!  Also a hosta is popping up new leaves.  Almost 6 inches tall!  What am I going to do if there is a freeze?  I am a new homeowner, I don't think I have enough blankets to cover everything!  Something is going to get burned.  I just have to figure out my plant priorities.......Who gets saved?

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