Before and After

Over the last two weeks, we had the backyard and a small part near the front of the house (re)landscaped. The kids spent the last two weeks watching the work men out the back windows. Life around here just became a little less exciting now that they are finished.

The project began with the removal of our large deck that was becoming a danger zone for the kids. The brick patio was then pulled up and relayed. Retaining walls were built around the tree and new patio. Some existing plants / shrubs were moved; others have left the premises with new ones in their places. And no more gravel "trails"! With the deck and gravel removed - this area is largely grass now, our backyard suddenly seems a lot bigger. With Andy in mind, all of the gravel is now contained in area dubbed "the construction zone". We love the new backyard, I just hope we can keep it all alive!

BEFORE...

Watching the workmen build our new patio steps...

AFTER...

"The Construction Zone" on the right

Retaining wall/new patio