Let’s Talk About Grass
Posted By AmyD. on April 17, 2007
As in sod… as in my “new” backyard!
Trenchers, pipes, sprinklers, flexboard, and an early morning sod delivery, let’s not forget the wheelbarrow and blatant displays of testosterone.
Before:
Taken just before we trenched for the sprinkler system. I say “we” because I was there, supervising and encouraging the process. These sorts of projects take a strong, female leader to really pull it off with any sort of style.
After:
See what I mean? Do you think that would have happened with just a man in charge? I think not!!
I hope Kate realizes that there are not many girls who get their backyard landscaped as a birthday present. I joke! But, we did push to get it done so that the girls wouldn’t have to camp out in a tent on the dirt!!! (eeek, who would DO such a thing?!?!?)
“What’s next?” You might ask? Aside from more plants, and additional patio furniture obviously. Currently we have a gorgeous granite fire pit for the patio and several canvas camping chairs around it. I’m not fond of canvas or camping chairs for that matter. I’m looking forward to black iron furniture with lovely cushions.
Of course, as long as all the camping chairs are utilized in the backyard, I don’t have to go camping. Not that I mind camping when an RV, and decent bathrooms and showers are involved, or better yet, a hotel room.
Aside from all that, I’ve got a list! Next would be the sandbox for Maggie and the pond and waterfall for our super fat fish. Then the built-in outdoor kitchen, more concrete, and next summer, maybe, a pool!!!
Oh, be still my heart!!!
I don’t plan on getting dirty or anything, but I DO plan on supervising… closely.
I just figure that if you are in the handbasket headed for hell you might as well say, “WHEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!” and enjoy the trip.
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That looks wonderful!
Very nice! A manicured backyard is very important, because if there is grass on the field, you can indeed play.
looks_awesome!!
(some_of_my_keys_mysteriously_refuse_to_work
like_the_space
&_yet_i_am_here!!!!)
It looks very lovely! so. jealous.
Oh, I bet that feels nice on your toes!
Bluepaintred Thank you!!!
Avi Perv.
Miss B WTF is going on with your keyboard?!?!?!?
Jen Thank you!!!! It’s such a huge change from having dirt for almost a year!
Chickie Actually… it does!!!! Of course, not as nice as your gorgeous pool must feel.
Me? I’m just talking about grass! And playing!
Ooh, that looks nice. It makes me want to roll around in your yard with a puppy. Which is really saying something considering I’d rather eat a dog than play with it.
Avi Uh, yeah… me too.
Joe ROTFLMAO – yeah, cuz you are definitely more of a cat person.
that looks fabulous! I’m jealous. our landscaping is laughable…LOL
a hotel room is my kind of camping too. if there’s even a chance of me encountering a bear or snake, FUHGETABOUTIT….