Hydrangea

I have a massive hydrangea plant that needs to be smaller. I know that's not how it works but it has taken over a big space in front of my house. So I did what I always do......I googled how to split a large hydrangea plant. I found a lot of good information and the most logical was to let a hose run and get the ground soft. 

Which I did. 

Then dig all around the plant, take it out and quarter it with a sharp shovel of edger etc.

That's were it all ended. We couldn't even get it out of the ground. 

One shovel broke and the second one was already making protest noises.

 I had visions of a backhoe to get it out. 

In the end I put all the wet dirt back in place and decided to just let it be. 

 

Baltimore Oriole

The Orioles have arrived and it looks like they will hopefully be with us thru the week until they move on. They sing one of the sweetest songs.

I sat out last night before dinner and just closed my eyes and listened until of course Eleanor started barking welcoming dear husband home. It was wonderful while it lasted. 

This morning I woke up to their song too. At 4:30 am.......