Giant Bird of Paradise - Before Trimming
For those of you outside of California or some other fire-prone place, you might not know that we here have to think of the plants in our yards in order of their “fuel load” (AKA – how much and how fast will it burn.)
So a few days ago, being fall and all, I thought about it and decided it was time to take a good look at my landscape and see what needed attention. And holy moley - My giant bird of paradise plants had gotten out of control without my notice!
Here’s a picture of the massive plant. Talk about a jungle! How did I miss it? You see – even I can overlook things right under my own nose with regard to my “feng shui arrangements” so don’t feel bad if you miss something right under your nose. (It’s ALWAYS good to have a second pair of eyes scan your spaces if possible.)
Giant Bird of Paradise - After!
De-cluttering has to be a complete job – inside and out – if you really want to improve your opportunities in life. And this big booger in my front yard was not only looking like I didn’t care, but it was blocking the house so much that it had to have had some negative consequence as far as opportunities coming or not coming my way goes.
Anyway, after a half day of cutting, trimming, pulling, and tugging, the guys “de-cluttered” my giant bird into this manageable specimen. Sheeeeewwww! I feel so much better! And funny thing, …today, a mere 24 hours after the trim job, I found help with something that I’ve been wanting help with for EVER! So, ….so far so good!
September 5, 2010 - 9:35 am
Hi Karen
Love following your blog all the way from sunny Spain!
September 5, 2010 - 5:26 pm
So true! I’m always so impressed after I do even one little clean-up project. I like what you say about having a second pair of eyes, too.
October 1, 2010 - 2:42 am
I have to totally agree….even the smallest cleaning/decluttering project leaves me feeling ever so energized and rejuvenated….Karen you’re my guru and I’ve been an ardent follower of your teachings.