Sunday, April 24, 2011
We're so very close to having a "real" backyard - so close that we actually had a little fire with s'mores yesterday!
Last week we tore out one of the raised beds in the back to make room for our new shed. We ended up getting a vinyl 7'x7' Rubbermaid shed, which was certainly not easy to put together. After a few days of frustrated work, it finally came together. Now we have a place to keep our bikes, lawnmower and other random gardening tools we'd rather not trek down to the basement for.
AND I finally whipped the other raised bed into shape! It was overflowing with knee-high weeds and in a very sad state. I hired Dan to weed whack those babies to pieces and got to work.
We also decided, after much debate and plenty of attempts at seeding, that we're going to have sod put down in the back. This "grass" is about 90% weeds and patches and, honestly, quite a mess. Nice, cushy sod will certainly make things feel complete.
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4 comments:
I just mulched the veggie bed yesterday! Our frost date is next week, so I'm planning where little green plants will go! I would LOVE to have sod. Our 'grass' is in the same condition as yours.
Hi! I've been reading your blog for a few months now and enjoy getting ideas from you! I also live in Churchill and funny enough, I'm about to install raised beds in my backyard. If you still have the extra wood from the raised bed you took out, I'd be glad to take it off your hands. You can email me at ch.richmond123 at gmail dot com. Thanks!
C, we actually used the wood in our fire the other night! I think we might have a few planks left. I'll check when I get home and let you know.
Your back yard is looking great! You're going to love having some fresh veggies! Love the new patio! :)
Roeshel
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