Yard Makeover: Day 10
Things are coming together quickly now! The deck in the front yard is almost done…
And in the back, irrigation and lighting systems are in, the seating and fountain areas are built, and planting has begun!
(That large box contains another lounge chair ready to be assembled.) Yes, those are some lavender plants in the foreground. We’re going to have some bigger lavender groupings in the front yard. We still have to find a fountain for this back area; that’s this weekend’s project. I’ll explain what the posts are for once that part of the project is done.
We’re probably looking at another few days to build the trellis in back, and the front landscaping will go in starting tomorrow and should take a couple of days to complete. Last thing will be the driveway, and we’re targeting first week in June to get that done. Then the sod has a month to rest and root before July 4th.
Once everything’s done, I’ll put up some before and after pics, as no makeover would be complete without them! (Remind me to tell you about the irrigation controller, it’s a high-tech marvel!)
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Fabulous. Your project is moving so fast…what a great summer you will have at home with your family.
That looks amazing…how great that it is transforming so quickly! Nice chairs.
The deck looks fab – perfect for long summer evenings with a nice glass of rosé!
Wow, that is an amazing transformation already! It will look magnificent for July. I’m off to buy more plants for my garden tomorrow … more lavender, more camellias, maybe a lemon tree.
It is really looking wonderful. Love the seating around your front porch that really adds to the look of your home. Kathysue
It’s really coming together! Should be a nice retreat for you, your family and friends. I can just see you relaxing on one of those lounge chairs with a cold beverage.
what a stunning transformation already! Our “hard”-scaping went on over such a long period that I’m mesmerized to see what can be done in the right circumstances.
I know that you’ll soon find how much lifestyle bang you’ll get for these bucks — it would be hard to find other ways to spend this money that would give you so much daily pleasure — I see you in that lounge chair with a lovely big G&T and a Vogue . . .
This is so exciting, I can’t wait to see the final pics. So many people here in Colorado don’t do much with their yards, I wonder if they realize what can be done, and how much better it looks, not to mention increased functionality.
It’s really looking great. Love outdoor spaces and yours is going to be very inviting.
Wow, fantastic! Lavender is a nice choice, too.
Looks terrific so far Pseu. I can’t wait to see photos of the completed project.
This is like one of those makeover shows when the crew actually all *show up* and transform a place in days. Looking fabulous.
I´m amazed by how rapidly everything is happening. Do you take part in the work too?
Looks great so far. Can’t waitto see the finished product.
Everything looks fantastic! I’m going to have to get your contractor’s name! (Who did the design? I love the porch.)
I’m afraid the initial happiness I had for you is quickly being overtaken by pure-D envy!
Like everyone else I am so impressed by how quickly the lovely design elements are coming together. Shouldn’t be long before the crew is gone and you all are hanging out sipping your beverages of choice….
ps Should I be worried that you will never again leave your place once it’s all done? I know I would be tempted to stay put!
well done- love the lavender. Can’t wait to see the finished product.
Incredible – they are getting on fast – looking like one of those garden makeover progs but better! Every garden HAS to have some lavender doesn’t it? x
It is looking amazing!
Oh, no, I have a bad case of garden envy!
I wish I could have your garden in Tucson. I am eagerly awaiting the final photos. The results are going to be stunning!