Since our place is new to us and we are in the process of building a 12x24 porch,we havent had much time to landscape. To call it landscaping any way might be a joke. I allow my horses and mule to graze in the yard. The chickens to free range, if I'm outside. I too have dandelions I saw some Indian Paintbrushes. I think I have what looks to be large white Iris. There were last summer, when we bought the house Red cannas all the length of the house. Very beautiful. It sucks that they are right where we are building monster porch. So I am on my way outside today to dig them up. I'm reasonably sure this is the wrong time and I will kill them all. I bought more different colors also just in case.
Orp I'm glad you are getting a little break!
Micah