Planted Trees

I had been wanting to plant some trees in our yard for a long time and finally got to yesterday. I had been looking at them for 2 or 3 years but just couldn't bring myself to pay $30 for a tree that I knew nothing about growing. It seems no matter how hard I try or how hard I study, I do not have a green thumb and kill anything that lives. I could probably manage to kill a cactus.

So, yesterday I found a great deal on trees ~ $11/ea. Bought 2. I was so excited when I left and couldn't believe what a bargain I got. Got home, dug a hole, mulched, and sat outside looking at them. Of course, all I had to go by was the little card attached to each of them with a picture. That's mainly all I cared about. The picture. Once I got home, my husband told me that oak trees can get up to 50 feet - I was so happy - a shade tree in the front yard!

I know what you are thinking when you read the word "oak" ~

Someone should have told me.

From what I understand, I will not see this tree in its beauty in my lifetime. I found out from my husband AFTER it was planted that the tree will be for our kids and grandkids to enjoy. Years and years and years of growing. Not exactly what I had in mind. That explains why they were $11/ea.

The other is a crepe myrtle. Hoping to see it before I'm so old I'll forget its there. Heard it does grow fast. Maybe they meant faster than the oak - have no idea. I'd just like to see my accomplishment while I'm still alive.