We have rather formal raised beds that are quite large, with trees, shrubs, perennials and annuals. I spend part of each day in the garden, and we walk there each evening discussing our work in progress, and plans for the future. We have much to do, as there was little in the way of landscaping here when we moved in two and a half years ago.
It takes lots of time, and I'm trying not to get to carried away with trees, shrubs, and annuals, as they are suppose to be permanent. So I want to be sure it's what I want. I love driving around established neighborhoods and getting ideas.
The first year I stuck with annual, but each year add more permanet stuff. We have lived here for 25 years, but I've just started working on flower gardens the last 3.
Becky
WOW - that sounds like a very ambitious plan!!!!!