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Now that we had my longed for pallet of stones, it was time to attack the garden of weeden .
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Since the damage to my knee, I try to avoid anything that has to be done in a crouched or kneeling position but I’d put this off for two years and if pain was the price I had to pay for a new perennial bed? So be it.
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An hour and a half in, I was sore.
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Two and a half hours in I was popping Tylenol and Motrin like Jelly Bellies.
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At the end of the day my knee was creaking like the front door of a haunted house, but it was done. A 10 x 20 patch of virgin soil, ready for a stone border and planting.
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River's world..... 
Ouch. Understanding the work that lies ahead, have you given any thought to just calling the pile some sort of alien artifact and planting around it?
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Your idea has merit.
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“Garden of Weeden” Love it. “indigenous, non- ornamental plant passive cultivation area” might help your knee feel better.
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There’s nothing passive about them. They came, they saw, they conquered…..
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Right! And you didn’t have to do anything. Think of the time you can save. Time spent having fun at the flea market, for example.
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You’re not funny.
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The Hell I’m not. 😀
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I understand your pain, knee issues are no laughing matter. But I’m sure your rock border will look stunning, as long as you have more of those pain killing jelly bellies…lol.
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I’m not sure I have another round of that kind of weeding in me. Not without surgery anyway….
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What a great job! Now, take a day of rest. You did so well, the grass changed color in the pictures!
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Ha! The first picture was from the day before…
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Have I mentioned Mari-Mend to you before? It doesn’t heal, but it sure works great on knee pain for most people. Available online.
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You have. But I’ve tried cbd and gummies, with no relief.
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Mari-mend in an ointment, a derply-penetrating ointment in even very small amounts. It goes directly to the source of the psin. Just wanting your life to be easier. Up to you if you try it.
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Thanks. I’ll check it out…
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Gail suggested buying or renting a goat to pivk the weeds for you, or maybe a sheep. We can rent sheep up here for that.
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There are goats across the street and sheep 3 doors down.. but I’m afraid I have too many other tempting tasty things for them to eat.
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We do too, but it’s a thought.
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Your poor knee. You need a few young teens that you can throw cash and lemonade at for this type of work.
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I’m afraid those teens don’t exist anymore.
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