Love it! Your marvelous journaling has me grinning ear to ear. I'm sure your Mr. Suburban hubby will get the hang of it after a few years. SUPER pics that give life to the journaling.
BTW...mulch is placed over the newly planted flowers garden (weeds must be removed first) to prevent new weeds from sprouting and taking over the flower bed. It is also used around trees but needs only moderate amount. Too much and it actually is harmful to the tree and has been known to sometimes destroy a young tree.