pulling rushes from pond

There I am pulling the rushes before they completely take over the pond. The water is now at a very low level as a result of a dry summer. Perfect to wade in the pond and reduce the take over of the rushes. They are very easy to pull. They break off similar to rhubarb or breaking a celery stick from the stalk. I plan to trim back to about half of the current crop. All of these have to disposed of. Not difficult work, just tedious.



I sink to about mid calf in the muddy bottom. And the water level is at about mid thigh.

The rope is to help keep my balance and to assist when pulling my feet out of the muddy bottom.

Pictures taken by my daughter. :)

landscape, gardening done (take 4)

The recently completed front and side steps, plus the corner garden.

The entrance door to living room.

The cement porch and cement posts (lower half) have been painted a taupe color to match the stepping flagstones.

The door is a burgundy color. The old screen door has been removed so that the burgundy door can be seen clearly. New trim has been added to finish the area that the screen door was screwed to.

The front wooden steps are the same color as the cement porch. Pea gravel has been added between the flagstones.

The side wooden steps are the same color as the cement porch. Pea gravel has been added between the flagstones. Added a small garden (with stones) between the side walkway and the basement access door.

An over all look from the east end of the porch.

Pea gravel has been added to contour the stone step.

A look from the east end of the porch where the stone step is.

A look from the west end of the porch.

Added some hanging potted plants.

Gravel has been added to extend the driveway to the kitchen door entrance pad.