Audrey II - Oh please.... grow for me!

I meant to update sooner but alas, I had a sick kid. It's amazing how much time you don't have when taking care of and trying to entertain a sick 5 year old. He was down for 3 days and immediately bounced back to his old self. However his brother is now sniffling.... (did I mention I have twin boys?) We've been loving the rain, but oh the havoc the change of weather always brings.

Anyhoo, Mr Postman has delivered my spoils!


And I immediately put the mini Ph tester to work.
Test 1


Test2


Test3


The soil is what I thought, on the acidic side. I've been trying to figure out what ground cover to use and finally decided that I am not going to stop the clover invasion taking over our yard.

Can you see the few blades futilely resisting. Well, I too have decided to live in harmony with what was formerly a weed. And besides, I like the idea of having a backyard covered in clovers. It's.... different and looks more lush. Kind of reminds me of the green rolling hills of Europe. Plus, clovers don't grow vertically like grass does so we can go longer between mowing during non-drought years.

So I have begun the great clover transplant. I've got this part of my yard where I want to remove the clover


And here is a better view of their new home


Oh by the way, my house has been in a state of constant renovation for well over a decade. It will also be getting a new external paint job.

I've also decided that since I'm going with movie quotes for blog titles, might as well rec the movie for all to enjoy!

Little Shop of Horrors (1986) remake.