I've been playing in the dirt today. I planted several perennials in my front yard. It was pretty tiring. With perennials you have to wait for the reward - the flowers. Not like annuals, which are usually in bloom when you plant them for instant gratification. I planted some perennials two years ago, and they have some really nice flowers now. Unfortunately there's only about 3 of them.

I planted some shrubs last year and the year before, and a tree as well. I think they're growing, but very slowly.