RIP, Chipmunk. RIP, Yard.
May 20, 2013
When we moved into our house in the spring of 2002, we were especially excited about our new yard. In the front, we had several shade trees, including a large Bradford Pear. Out back was was a meticulously-maintained English garden surrounded by a hand-built stone wall and vibrant green grass.
We didn't have the gardening expertise of the previous owners, so we didn't do a whole lot beyond keeping the grass cut and the weeds pulled. Since spring always brings with it a lot of rain here in Tennessee,...