Catherine's Garden

[Catherine]

I have tried to be very careful about what I chose to plant. A giant tree would just take over and be intimidating. I did have to take out a Russian Olive. It was supposed to stay small, but it had such aggressive growth I had no choice, but to remove it.

I have planted many things since then to make up for the loss. The Russian Olive was just trying to grow. Unfortunately it was blocking a back door and it made the yard dark and sinister, instead of cool, calm and peaceful.
It really matters what you plant. I have been thinking all summer about what to plant and Japanese Maples seemed like the best choice.

I am sure the birds will grow to love them.