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<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis is my backyard. Our dog runs around out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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We had a drought, and we were riding the fine line. How do we water the grass while still conserving water?
We tried a lot of things, including planting a low water seed.
Then.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Things happened. We got caught up in other things.
IMPORTANT things!!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We let the grass fend for itself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
There were rainy seasons when the plant life in that area burst forth exuberantly. I liked the luxurious growth, relishing the soft carpet of wild clover leaves<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This was unearned luxury.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A broken clock is correct twice a day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The growth dried in the sun. We discovered the pretty plants dried into sticky burrs that stuck to our socks and in between the poor doggie\u2019s toes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s time we did right by our backyard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am tired of seeing suffering on my doggie\u2019s face. I want to have grass between my toes. We\u2019ve waited too long.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Enough with the procrastination! I am ready to put the work in and fix it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I began to collect the information to start the project. And I realize I am too late.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Like I said before, there are times when plants thrive and there are times when they suffer. Right now is a tough time for plants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As weary as I am of these ugly prickly weeds, the new grass won\u2019t survive well right now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
There is a window of opportunity, and I missed it. I\u2019ll just have to grind my teeth and fish the burrs out of my dog\u2019s fur until it is cooler weather.
I have to pay attention to the seasons. There was a dry season, and we responded. There was a busy season and we responded to that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Now I\u2019m living with the consequences. I wish I had that pretty lawn, but I put my attention elsewhere.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I made a choice. I am living with the consequences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
I am reaping the harvest I have sown.
And I wish I could go back in time and have grass again. I can\u2019t. Those prickly burrs are a reminder to pay attention to my life while I\u2019m living it. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
This is my backyard. Our dog runs around out there. We had a drought, and we were riding the fine line. How do we water the grass while still conserving water? We tried a lot of things, including planting a … Continue reading