Real English Conversation - 45 : Gardening

Jimmy: Nancy, have you thought about what we want to do with the garden this year?

Nancy: Yes, I was thinking about adding some new plants and flowers to give it some more color.

Jimmy: That's a good idea. What kind of plants and flowers were you thinking about?

Nancy: I was thinking about adding some daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths for some early spring blooms.

Jimmy: Those are great choices. What about adding some flowering shrubs for a longer blooming period?

Nancy: I was thinking about adding some azaleas and rhododendrons. They have beautiful blooms and evergreen foliage.

Jimmy: That's a good idea. I was also thinking about adding some fruit trees to the garden.

Nancy: That's a great idea. It would be nice to have some fresh fruit to pick from the garden.

Jimmy: What about adding some vegetable plants too? It would be nice to grow our own produce.

Nancy: I agree. I was thinking about adding some tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers.

Jimmy: Those are good choices. What about adding some herbs too? It would be nice to have some fresh herbs to cook with.

Nancy: I was thinking about adding some basil, rosemary, and thyme.

Jimmy: That sounds great. What about adding some garden art to add some visual interest to the space?

Nancy: I was thinking about adding some statues and maybe a birdbath or bird feeder.

Jimmy: Those are good choices. We could also add some potted plants to the patio and front porch.

Nancy: That's a good idea. What kind of plants were you thinking about?

Jimmy: I was thinking about adding some succulents and cacti for a low-maintenance option.

Nancy: That's a great idea. We could also add some hanging baskets with colorful flowers.

Jimmy: I like that idea. It would add some visual interest to the porch and patio.

Nancy: Overall, I think it will be a great addition to our home.