These four trees are of four different varieties: one sweet pomegranate tree, one sour pomegranate tree, one crisp jujube tree, and one winter jujube tree.

A jujube tree and a sweet pomegranate tree were planted in front of the west wing and east wing, respectively. A jujube tree and a sour pomegranate tree were also planted at the entrance to the courtyard.

She had originally planned to transplant a chestnut tree in the backyard, but then she thought about it again. She had never seen anyone plant a chestnut tree in their yard. Besides, chestnuts are covered in thorns, which might be bad for feng shui!

Chen Hong ultimately abandoned the idea and decided to follow the example of the old Beijingers, planting whatever they grew in their yards. After all, it's better to be safe than sorry!

It was June, the peak blooming season for jujube trees. The flowers were small, and their unique fragrance could be smelled from afar, but the flowers themselves were not visible from a distance.

Only when you get close can you see the tiny, star-shaped flowers, small and yellowish-green, which stand out against the jujube tree leaves, shining brightly.

The bright sunshine has draped the jujube tree in a golden hue, making this newly transplanted tree appear vibrant and full of life. Judging from the density of the blossoms, autumn will once again be a bountiful harvest season.

The pomegranate tree's flowers are very bright and beautiful. The bright red flowers paired with the lush green leaves create a striking red and green visual contrast, making it a beautiful landscape painting from any angle.

When pomegranates first bloom, experienced farmers can easily distinguish between male and female flowers. The base of the female flower is larger, while the base of the male flower is much smaller.

They only serve the function of pollination. Pomegranate flowers have a long flowering period, starting in March and continuing to bloom until August or September.

However, only the pomegranate flowers that bloom in May will actually set fruit and produce pomegranates. Flowers that bloom too early or too late will not set fruit due to insufficient nutrients or unstable temperatures.

From the time the pomegranate trees bloom in March, petals fall every day. Wave after wave of bright red pomegranate blossoms open and fade.

There's a Chinese proverb that describes the long blooming period of pomegranate flowers, with them blooming and fading at the same time: "Pomegranate flowers in June and July—drifting with the current," which perfectly describes this scene.

Chen Hong planted tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, scallions, and ginger in the backyard, as she couldn't stay there long-term.

I only stay in Beijing occasionally, so I don't have time to manage the vegetable garden. I can only plant a little bit of vegetables to keep it from becoming overgrown with weeds.

This yard isn't far from my sister's workplace, so when the vegetables start to ripen, she can pick them and eat them on her way home.

After all, the seeds and seedlings grown in the space taste different from those bought at the market, so this can be considered a small perk for her helping her sister take care of the yard.

Chen Hong's space only contains three kinds of flowers: orchids, forsythia, and azaleas. She couldn't bear to move the orchids out of the house if no one was taking care of them.

These orchids were among the first to be cultivated in space, and now they have all mutated somewhat. It would be very difficult to find this type of mutated orchid outside.

Not knowing their current market value, she decided to take some time to go to the flower market to inquire.

We also need to plant some garden flowers that are suitable for planting in the north. Let's go and pick some out together and plant them in the front yard and the back yard.

Chen Hong knew that courtyards in the north mostly planted frost-resistant and drought-resistant flower varieties such as peonies, herbaceous peonies, roses, and chrysanthemums.

There are many rules to follow when planting flowers, trees, and shrubs in the yard, including their varieties, locations, and feng shui considerations, but she doesn't understand any of them.

But one cannot disbelieve her, after all, she was reborn, and she is an atheist, therefore she does not exist.

You can't just plant whatever you like in the courtyard yet; you have to wait until you have the chance and consult someone knowledgeable before you can do it.

If possible, Chen Hong would also like to plant a grapevine in the yard, so that it can climb and create a beautiful landscape, and she can also enjoy delicious grapes in the autumn.

Chen Hong spent five days in Beijing this time, finally completing all the formalities and re-signing lease contracts with the tenants of each shop.

She has achieved all her goals in Beijing this time. She even rented out the other courtyard house she bought on her last trip after Fang Yitong had it renovated.

When Chen Hong bought that courtyard house, it was already very dilapidated and on the verge of collapse. Chen Hong spent more than 300,000 yuan, and Fang Yitong found an ancient building engineering team to thoroughly reinforce, repair, and renovate it.

It's ready to move in now. Chen Hong didn't plan to live in that house herself, so it's not time to sell it yet. She simply painted the furniture, doors, and windows twice and then had someone apply a layer of white putty.

The entire courtyard was divided into three units for rent. The basic facilities in the courtyard have been planned and renovated, and the procedures for utilities such as water, electricity, and heating have been completed.

The sanitary drainage pipes have also been connected to the city's drainage system, so the tenants no longer have to go to the public toilets in the alley outside the courtyard as they used to.