Getting Things Done - It's Time for Yard Work

This past weekend I spent some time outside doing yard work, and I'm pretty proud of what I got accomplished. There's still more that needs to be done, but I hurt my back pretty early on in the day and had to call it quits after a few hours. I'll be taking it easy this week and should be back to 100% by the weekend! 

Anyway, here's some pics - befores and afters... 

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First I added some mulch, and big pavers (that's what screwed my back) to the front left side of the house. I also straightened the leaning birdbath and moved the planter (lillies) off the front steps. I need more mulch, probably at last 2 more bags. I only got one bag to start with since I was worried how it would work/look. I am finding conflicting info online as to whether or not I should trim the hibiscus bushes. Unfortunately, they look pretty dead so I have a feeling they didn't make it through the winter (they were supposed to!!).

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On the right side of the house I weeded and turned over, BY HAND, this section of dirt. I also added a small stone edging and a few more river rocks to the slope. Lastly, I seeded and watered the area. Initially I was going to make this another garden area, but it would just be too much work. 

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In the back I took out the janky fence - which was put up to stop the dogs from digging by the garage. I also turned over more dirt, weeded, seeded, and put a few more pavers down (firewood rack will be going here). Unfortunately, I didn't notice the pavers were uneven until I started taking pictures at the end - another thing I'll need tow work on once my back is feeling better. The little fence by the grill is to try and keep the dogs from trampling the dirt/seed here for a while. They really wear a path down where they go in/out. So far it's working. And as long as the grass seed I picked out does it's job in the front and back, I'll be adding more to the bare spots behind the grill. 


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