About a year and half ago, my husband was transferred to the Houston area from his job in Austin, TX. Our home in Austin was built in a field, and while the builder did plant trees, after living there 5 years, they were still really small.
One of my requirements, when we were ready to buy here, was trees. We don't have as many as I originally wanted, but we do have these lovelies in the front yard.
Of course, they do have their downside.
and... here is that downside stuck in my wiper blades. A true joy every time it rains, which is a lot here.
But, I do have to say, even with their messy needle-dropping-ness, I love that we have an abundant supply of these.
And there's more where they came from!
I'm envisioning a LOT of homemade, pineconey goodness, in my decor this fall and winter.
Another plus, lots of free pinestraw to use as mulch.
You know, I just have to make myself get out there and rake it up first, which is what I spent this morning doing. I'm sure the drive will be covered again in a few days. :)
Happy Fall, Ya'll!
Happy Fall Courtney! Your pine trees are lovely and they do provide an abundance of crafting supplies and mulch. So ... what's a few needles in your wipers?
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Wow your blessed to have all those free pinecones for decorating and then to have all of that as well for mulch. Whoo hoo happy crafting for fall or filling jars with pine cones. I love the combination of the pine cones, needles and sticks. Very fallish together! Have a great day!
ReplyDeleteYou can have ours. We have some but they r tall and super skinny. We worry abt them every storm. They may one day just disappear with some crape myrtles and maple trees in their place. We love us some trees ad well being from ga and all. We sought out a hood with a woodsy feel when we decided to build. We enjoyed living dwn south in clearlake but it was too close for comfort during hurricane season. Keep enjoyin those beautys in your yard and although it is hit and humid out today happy fall!:)
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