The Front Garden was not on the List!

A funny thing happened on the way home from the DD's place....

Yes, it is true - I did not want to go home!  Could we just stop at a Nursery and look through the new plants?

We picked up a little Native Bush Tucker Plant and some discounted Potting Mix for DD's Orchids - a lovely little outing.

But THEN we noticed the sign on the plants I had parked beside.

"All Pots $50 each 

or Take the Lot for $200". 

Although we did need to replace the trees in the backyard, 10 mature trees of dubious health was not something I was prepared to consider.

We chose ONE healthy Magnolia - but, after gentle manoeuvring, (and a lot of moving of car seats) it was decided it was too big to take home in the car.

"Just $40 delivery Lady - anywhere...." 

Considering how far away from home we were this would normally be a good offer but it would double the cost of the tree!

"You want anything else delivered? ... 

Soil, Rocks... another tree?"

So from that exchange we ended up with 3 Trees, 2 Cubic Meters of Garden Soil and 3 lengths of Jarrah edging -

"All delivered to your place 

in an hour...." 

No no no  -  TOMORROW Please!!!!

So that is how DH and I found ourselves madly ripping out the Lawn edging and Grass.

Weeding and Pruning and shredding in the FRONT garden one Friday afternoon.

And right on time the next day,
the truck arrived and dumped a pile of dirt in the middle of the driveway.

It was at that point in time that we noticed the price label on the Tree Pots.

I knew that Mature Trees were not cheap, but this certainly was unexpected.

BARGAIN!

....to be continued.