Meanwhile...

Remember when I said the front yard was mostly done?

The same cannot be said of the backyard.

We've learned a lesson.  Weeds don't go away if you just ignore them.  In fact, the opposite happens.

A four foot tall dandelion.  I didn't know they got that tall either...

The common mallow, with the apt scientific name, malva neglecta.  Fun fact, it's edible and related to the marsh mallow, of which marshmallows were originally made.

Don't let the pretty roses hide one of the "presents" left in the backyard.  Anyone need a bumper?  I'll give you a deal.

So now you know what we're up to next.

On the bright side, learning that these are in the backyard was a pleasant surprise.