I have an older business savvy friend who often says, "You know what I like about owning a house?" When I answer What? he says, "Absolutely nothing." He then goes on to explain how the projects never end, the wear and tear always continue and therefore the home improvement projects never stop. At the conclusion of each project lies discontent and regret for "not having done it this way, or that way." I must admit there is some truth to this, but I would also add that there is great satisfaction in achievement and value earned in hard work.
Our yard falls into that category, what initially feels like the "end of the project" is only the beginning of many more. But we are very pleased with how it turned out. But now, the sprinklers don't quite reach, the cement didn't quite cure correctly, the ground has sunk a bit in spots, and the trampoline pit didn't turn out exactly as I had imagined it.
The curbing crew. They showed up on Thursday morning about 9:30 am and did not delay in getting started. Two hours passed and the cement was placed, wet, and the check written. Some things you just don't want to do yourself.
The topsoil in the front yard just off the driveway, patiently waiting for sod to be laid.
Sunday afternoon. The sod has been in place for 3 days now. The places where the sprinklers don't quite reach are now starting to show up along with the places where there is too much water. The end of one project mark's the start of many new projects.
The backyard. The trampoline pit turned out nice, the railroad ties make a very robust retaining wall lining. The gravel in the bottom covers the mud and prevents weed growth. I finished putting the springs on the trampoline on Saturday night at about 9pm, then me and the girls jumped for a little while - just enough to wind them up before bedtime.
Janna's garden boxes. This is Janna's space. I have very little to do with anything inside the boxes, but I am responsible for the drip system, the manifold boxes, and the water spigot off to the side. We will also be laying weed barrier, topped with bark chips, and a paver pathway that goes through the garden area and out into the backyard.
On to the next project, I guess.
