Beginner Gardening: Front yard / corner lot needs help for British pocket garden, 1 by Twincol

Twincol wrote:
By the way, I received a warm and welcoming letter from the City of Fresno, informing me that I was in violation of City Code, in that I have violated codes related to "caution tape," "tall weeds and/or dry (etc.) weeds located on the parking strip (City property)" and that "landscaping is overgrown, causing a blight to the neighborhood." EEeeeeeeek! Ah well, I've dealt with such notices for clients as a social worker when working with them at my agency, and a phone call will delay any fines, etc., past the required correction date of 3/23. I suppose I could remove the caution tape and let anyone who chooses to walk across the parking strip just fall into the 2'X2' (61 cm) holes I've covered with pieces of plywood, eh? Do you suppose the City would take responsibility for the liability if I removed the tape? Just kidding! Fat chance!

Oh, and I've planted a couple of bags full of hostas at the western side of the house, full and deep shade 24X7, in the beds around the azaleas and next to the fence. The slugs/snails started in on them instantly and before I was able to get the bait out, ugh!

Anyway, here's a close-up pic of Blondy. Isn't she just the cutest thing? I found 7 of them at Costco in good condition and well-established in five gallon pots, which will speed up the effect.

We're on our way, boys and girls, and I am getting excited again.

Linda