Landscaping a Pittsburgh Hill

Here is my photo diary of my front hill. I'll begin with the pix. Commentary will follow.

My Dream














Fall 2007

March 2008 - too cold to plant, kept dreaming














April 2008 - planted ferns and perennials - looked like a clump of dirt once done.














May 2008 -- Endless rain through spring brought, arrgh, weeds!














June 2008 - first stage of planting - still not pretty.














August 2008 - at least the ornamental grass is growing. What's that pink stuff in the middle?