Making the Cut

When we bought our house we had
a retaining wall built.

 

All of the ferns you see just came
along voluntarily.  I think that was
very nice of them.

And every March I cut the ferns. All
of the ferns.

All of the way down to the bottom.

March is the time to do it so the new little
fronds (seen here) have not yet lifted
their little heads.  Therefore you do not
cut off their little heads.

One year I waited too long. It took
forever to do the job because I
had to be so careful not to cut
the little fronds.

I guess you could just cut off the
old ugly leaves and leave the newer ones.

But I just love how green and beautiful
they look when they all come up

new and fresh every year.  I also trim
all the ferns we have planted and all
the ones around the yard that have
sprouted up and found a home here.

We try to get all the ornamental grasses
cut in March, too, but are a little bit
behind this year.  If we get enough more
sunny days we may get it done before April!!

Wishing you all a good weekend! And Happy St.
Patty's Day!
Annette   :>)