Take Cover.
Ground cover. First I tried this scotch moss that quickly died out but not before I was able to pave a winding walkway. Yes I placed each pebble and river rock by hand. It was definitely a Karate Kid like exercise in practicing mindfulness only instead of waxing on and off I was moving stones one by one:
Our summers are too warm and dry to provide the moisture these guys needed to establish themselves. I replaced dead spots with fresh plantings of other varieties of herbs, ground covers, succulents and before too long a patchwork of landscape took root:
You can see how my supervisor sprouted along with the annuals and baby tears.
Then the most amazing thing happened…
Square One Notes 
Belle
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Thank you! 🙂
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The smile in Olivia’s eyes says it all about the pond garden adventure, Sandra.
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Thanks Mark! She loves helping me care for the fish and the flowers. I think we both look forward to that time together. 🙂
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I am loving it!
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I’m so glad you’re following along! I always love getting glimpses of your beautiful ranchito!
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How beautiful it has become! You’re really skillful! I’m happy for you!
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Thank you Ninna! Unfortunately a lot of plants were lost in the process but the hearty ones have made themselves right at home.
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I guess that’s how it is, and you just have to keep going on. Maybe trying some other kind of plants.
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