It’s been a few weeks since we put our two tomato seedlings and cucumber in the ground, and they seem to be doing pretty well.
I’ve noticed a few weeds in the bed, though, and I think it’s time to add a little mulch to the top of the soil. Here’s the after picture.
Although I turned in some rich potting soil when I planted these babies, it seems to have blended in with the hard-as-rock dirt indigenous to our backyard. The mulch certainly makes the top look a bit healthier and uniform. Hopefully it will help the soil to retain moisture longer, and maybe even keep the weeds at bay a little bit by blocking the sunlight.
While I’m at it, I always take a look at the topsy turvy. Still no actual fruit on it, just the blooms, but I wouldn’t have expected anything just yet anyway.
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The strawberry pot looks good as well, but alas, some critter has eaten the fruit off of it. I did get to taste one first.
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