Landscaping – Part II
July 22, 2008 at 4:31 pm (Livin' North of 60°)
Here’s what I accomplished today on the other side of the walkway. I turned over the soil, added more topsoil, peat moss, and sheep manure in the hopes of revitalizing the two trees, then I put the fabric down and the bark in. In case you’re wondering, the wire mesh against the fence is to prevent our dog, Smidgen, from jumping over.
Today's Yard Work
Here’s a view showing both sides of the walkway. You can see in both pictures a portion of decking that we still need to fix.
Both sides of the walkway
View coming in from the gate
Last year, we fixed some rotted boards on the walkway from the street to our door to make it safe and gave it a coat of finish. It looks like we’ll have to give it another coat again this year, in addition to fixing the rest of the decking. Some previous owner did a lot of experimenting in building this, and I love the diagonal lines and different levels.
Murray said,
July 23, 2008 at 7:30 am
I love complex deck/walkway designs like that – lookin’ good!
Moon said,
July 23, 2008 at 10:42 am
Bark is the best way to go, following on from your post, I am going to do a before and after bits about our garden.. you will see the influence of back there as well !!
also, we need to talk Bears !!!!!!!!
yukonchatterbug said,
July 23, 2008 at 7:59 pm
Yup, I regret not doing the before. Basically, everything was just kind of growing, weeds and all. We’d cut them down on a regular basis, but we hadn’t done anything significant in those areas. I’m looking forward to seeing yours.
Lynne said,
July 24, 2008 at 5:49 am
You left me speechless Sis….All I can say is WOW!!!…You never cease to impress me…GREAT JOB!!!!
yukonchatterbug said,
July 24, 2008 at 9:49 am
Thanks Sis! When are you coming over?