A very special garden...

[NHMickey]

I made this garden today... My wife and I lost the last two of our cats over the last 3 weeks to old age (19 and 16). And decided that we wanted them to have a pleasant place to rest. You can't see it from these shots but the yellow violets form a Mickey Head...

I do have a few questions on it though...

Here is what I started with.

http://nhmickey.homestead.com/files/garden10.jpg

Here is what I have now. The edge brick is not staying as I'm going use small black edgeing...

http://nhmickey.homestead.com/files/garden33.jpg

Question 1... In the front I put Ivy and was wondering if it should be mulched or just let it fill in?

Question 2... We are going to put a small bird bath in the middle and I was thinking a small one with a samll stand. But I saw one today that just sits in the garden. Has anyone ever used one of these? Do you tend to attract small animals with it like chipmunks?

[Patrick IL.]

Nat that is one beautiful garden :) A fitting place for both of your long time friends.
We have a bird bath and have not had any trouble with little critters.

[amid chaos]

Beautiful, just beautiful. I like the feeders that lay on the ground, and it's ok if other critters take a drink.

[Tinkerbel129]

Nat, it is beautiful. I have never used one of the low to the ground bird baths, but looking at the layout of the garden think it would be more pleasing to the eye than a traditional one. As for question #1 what is ivory?

[Tulirose]

Wow! I really like it. You worked hard on that! And I think I do see the Hidden Mickey. Yellow head and blue ears, right? Or is my imagination getting away with me?

[DixieDreamer]

What a wonderful tribute to two long time friends. I got a lump in my throat when I read your post.

It is a charming addition to your (already) very nice garden area. Good job!

[Rajah]

What a beautiful tribute to your kitties. I'm sorry you lost them, but this is a great way to remember them.

No answers to your questions, sorry to say.

[shep]

that is a beautiful garden..sorry about the loss of your kitties..:(

[Mamu]

A beautiful resting place for your beloved pets.

Looking forward to see more pic's as the season progresses.

As to the Ivory :confused: I do not know what this is. Could you be referring to Ivy.

If so, yes you can put a thin layer of mulch on the soil. Ivy can be very invasive. If not controlled it will over run your flower gardens.

[NHMickey]

Thank you... Yes I ment Ivy. Yes I figure I will spend a lot of time cutting back... Thank you for the hint...

[Brise Nannie]

Nat,

I see the hidden Mickey made of violets. :) Aren't you the one who has hidden Mickeys spread throughout your garden???

[Mickey7811]

I have the perfect birdbath for that garden. It is Mickey and Minnie - I have had it for years though - not sure it is still available.

Your garden is beautiful - what a peacful place.

I had my 18 year old poodle creamated and he is sitting in the rubbermaid looking container in the living room. I was not sure what to do with him - but this garden is the perfect place and such a great idea. You are inspiring me to find a nicer resting place for my best friend.

Darlene