Start of Spring Cleanup

I spent Monday trimming the liriope or monkey grass on the bank beside the driveway. It's too steep to effectively use a trimmer, so I do it by hand. I worked hard to clear out all the leaves that had tucked in the places between the rocks, and was very happy with the clean appearance.

 

The candytuft and grape hyacinths contrast their colors.

I also trimmed the liriope by the steps up the bank. The liriope gets rather weather-beaten over the winter, so fresh foliage is a welcome sight. I have to hustle out to trim the old before the new comes out in the spring.

I was reflecting on the name I choose for this blog. My friend Diana made a face and said she didn’t want dirt under her fingernails. Diana is a city girl! But that’s okay. She’s my friend. Here’s a tip so you, too, will not have dirt under your fingernails. Before you put on your gardening gloves, smear your hands with Vaseline, concentrating on your fingertips and cuticles. What that does is make it very easy to clean your hands after you’re through. The dirt doesn’t stick to your skin or nails. Vaseline is inexpensive and good for your skin as well. Ummmm, Diana made a face at this, too.