Eddy's yard

I was recently asked to help design a front yard. I went over and met with Eddy. Pedar and I measured her yard and spoke to her about her budget and vision. We talked about what she likes (color) and what she needs (easy, not a lot of maintenance/trimming).

Gardening, DIY, Home ProjectsNora BruceSeptember 29, 2021frontyard landscape, xeriscape, zone 9 gardeningComment

Front Yard Before and After

This is the front yard of our first home. We bought it in 2002 and sold it in 2013. I learned how to garden and design a yard in this home.

Home Projects, GardeningNora BruceSeptember 10, 2021Curb Appeal, Front Yard Landscape, Landscape designComment

Wallygro Planters Perfect for Patio

I absolutely love WallyGro Eco planters. I have the best luck with them. My plants are doing so great and I love that they are made out of recycled plastic.

Gardening, PlantsNora BruceJuly 28, 2021wallygro, succulents, patio gardeningComment

Facebook Marketplace = WIN!

I decided a couple of weeks ago that I was done potting plants on the lawn, I wanted a darn potting table and that was that!

DIY, GardeningNora BruceJuly 28, 2021potting table, gardeningComment

Landscape design for around the shed/office

We planted around the shed-turned-into-an-office on February 21st.

GardeningNora BruceMay 10, 2021Shed office, landscape design, gardening, fixer upperComment

How many plants does it take to create a beautiful flowerbed?

39 plants call this spot home. This flower bed is 7 feet wide by 15 feet long.

GardeningNora BruceMay 10, 2021flowerbed, drought tolerant, zone 9 gardening, sacramento gardening, smoke bushComment

Skateboard window boxes

I asked my super hunky hubby to build me window boxes for the office/shed. The boys had a few spare skateboard decks laying around so I asked for a sk8ter twist for it too!

Gardening, FamilyNora BruceApril 27, 2021window boxes, skateboard window boxes, skateboard, gardening, green acresComment

Shed into an office

It took us two months and $5,000 to turn our old shed into a beautiful office space. We absolutely love it!

DIY, Home ProjectsNora BruceMarch 18, 2021sheshed, shed office, work from home, office space, shed remodelComment

20 years

There once was a busboy named Pedar.

FamilyNora BruceMarch 17, 2021st.patricks day, limerick, 20 years, anniversary, waitress, busboy, loveComment

Reflecting love

Erik shared his art assignment with me today and my day was made.

FamilyNora BruceFebruary 9, 2021love, art, kidsComment

Lou's garden dedication

We named our garden after our dear friend Lou. He died over five years ago. He had the most gorgeous garden and was so proud of it! He was so incredibly generous. We hope to embody the spirit of Lou. I want to always welcome friends over with open arms.

GardeningNora BruceJanuary 21, 2021garden dedication, sacramento gardening, dera friendComment