The path of least resistance

Hubby has been working hard to create a shady oasis on our side yard. He is a big believer in everything looks better with mulch. I volunteered to get the plants which not only allowed me to have a say in the matter but also fed my school work procrastination. We now have a combination of 40 hosta, fern, astilbe and coral bells where there was full evergreen cover. Did I mention Hubby trimmed all the trees so now we can see directly into the neighbors backyard?! We're thinking of putting a few stones down to create a pathway and then this project will be finished.

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