War Is Hell

Several weeks ago, my husband declared war on the crabgrass that was over-taking our lawn.  He traveled back and forth to the hardware store buying the more ferocious herbicides available.  (Thank God napalm isn't available).  The result is that within days our lawn looked a lot like Joshua Tree National Park.

Actual lawn...

Since then, we've called in Scott's who have aerated and re-seeded and we now have some 'baby grass'.

It's been a weird fall.  We had such a dry end of summer that many of the trees' leaves, as I before mentioned, have just turned brown and fallen off.  However, some of the maples have put on a beautiful show, and some, even after a few freezes, have yet to begun performing such as this large maple in our yard.

Soon, perhaps...

A Little Paint, Clorox, And Some Fall Color

 I decided to do some painting now that Richard is on the road/in the air again.  I did the back splash in the kitchen with a semi gloss to make it easier to clean.  I also put all my glass canisters in the dishwasher and used bleach under the cabinets -- couldn't believe how dirty it gets under there!   I've removed the tape, cleaned the brushes, and put the outlet covers and my appliances back.  Feels pretty good to have accomplished this.   I'll  paint the downstairs bathroom on Saturday because I'll need help moving the toilet.  Any takers??  George says he has a 'commitment'.  I think he probably doesn't want to drive the nine hours to get here to move my toilet.  Imagine that!!  :)

Last night the two of the trees in our yard finally changed color -- totally; the rest are leafless.   I guess it just doesn't take much to amaze me.

I still have a few annuals and my herbs blooming.  I'm hoping the herbs hold until Thanksgiving.