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We have started looking for alternatives for the landscaping solutions we want and need. Hoping for less costly but satisfying choices as the materials alone are $$ no matter what we choose. I’d managed to give away two plywood planters and the dirt in them so we only have one left on the patio to deal with. That won’t reduce hauling costs much but it is nicer.
The patio is more usable now, but it is also clear that it need resurfacing and/or a different type of paint that is non-skid along with replacing the missing final step, adding railings and making other improvements to mark the level changes. Still, the family enjoyed it last Sunday before dinner. Now to get the patio umbrella out and a few more small tables by the chairs.
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| With one planter and Hubby hard at work trimming the neighbors plum trees on our side. |
Wednesday I enjoyed the sunshine while getting rocks out of a bucketful of the remaining soil. Oh the glamour! Hubby used it to fill some holes in the yard where he removed toxic to dogs oleander plants.
We have a backyard neighbor whose mesquite trees have grown over our wall as much as they have grown over their own yard. And they are a MESS. They have litter for every season. Flowers, small leaves or fronds, sticks, tiny flowers, yellow pollen and seed pods. Our yard and pool are full of that stuff. We are looking into extending the rock wall from its current five foot height to maybe twice that!!
ReplyDeleteYour patio looks inviting. You could get a few outdoor throw rugs until you can figure out a better surface to put on the concrete. Anxious to watch the transformation of the yard.
It seems like we are forever working on landscaping our yard. I have a few ideas to incorporate this year. Loving how you are transforming yours.
ReplyDeleteGod bless.