Last weekend We were able to get the backyard really squared away. It has a direction if not a completely finished appearance.
It is a very eclectic look. We recycled alot of the materials in the yard. Planters and fence that existed before. An unsightly tree Shane cut down. We are hoping to get the greenhouse started next weekend. This should use the majority of left over lumber from various projects. We have most of the windows free from craigslist. Still need a door and another window to open. The picture to th e left shows the more or less finish section of the yard. Outdoor dining table. We have already used it more than the one in the house. The sod I layed makes the yard look finished. I worked on weeding the patio.
Oliver didn't understand what I was donig to his space but likes where I put the hammock. He can better survey his lands. I used the branches from the cedar, cherry and alder to make Astrid free zones. She is a digger and can't be trusted
good thing she is adorable. The other thing I have done to keep her from destroying the plants is to put wire mesh or chicken wire just under the soil around the roots. I have done this for our blueberries, kiwis, and the apple tree. Houdini still seems to be getting through my fence and leaving her giant but print in my lavender and mint bed.
The clean up process lead to many remodel finds. Pipes, roof tiles and urbanite, plus a mystery kids car that keeps appearing aybe we have a ghost that needs to play. This corner is where Shane's Shack will go next year but for now it will be the hammocks home. I leveled it somewhat. Then covered it with mulch so I don't have to worry about weeding as much. The dogs don't seem to like it as their toilet either.
The planter we made in April got a face lift today. The color is called mardi gras. I like the pop of color. It is the same color I used on the strawberry planters. I currently only have broccoli kale growing. I will probably plant seeds tomorrow for the other 2 beds. Beets, carrots, spinach, baby greens, leeks, and more coming soon. These Asrid proof cages are faster to build and more economical that the wire mesh. it ties in with the other side of the garden with my handmade fence around the blueberries. These are easily removable for harvesting.
The strawberry planters Shane built last month. They are brightly colored and growing rapidly.... mmm strawberries.The left over stone filled the space well. It is no time as well done as the main patio but I didn't have the money to rent to rototiller and purchase more gravel so it is more rustic. We did spend 15 bucks for a little more to finish the space. It also looks nice against the purple.
The potatoes are going strong.
good thing she is adorable. The other thing I have done to keep her from destroying the plants is to put wire mesh or chicken wire just under the soil around the roots. I have done this for our blueberries, kiwis, and the apple tree. Houdini still seems to be getting through my fence and leaving her giant but print in my lavender and mint bed.
The clean up process lead to many remodel finds. Pipes, roof tiles and urbanite, plus a mystery kids car that keeps appearing aybe we have a ghost that needs to play. This corner is where Shane's Shack will go next year but for now it will be the hammocks home. I leveled it somewhat. Then covered it with mulch so I don't have to worry about weeding as much. The dogs don't seem to like it as their toilet either.
The strawberry planters Shane built last month. They are brightly colored and growing rapidly.... mmm strawberries.The left over stone filled the space well. It is no time as well done as the main patio but I didn't have the money to rent to rototiller and purchase more gravel so it is more rustic. We did spend 15 bucks for a little more to finish the space. It also looks nice against the purple.
The potatoes are going strong.
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