Thursday, October 28, 2010

Our new patio

before...

after.


With Sarah out of town, Sean hit the backyard with a significant makeover.  Our landlord agreed to reimburse us through smaller rent payments if we put in the labor.  The upgrade includes 75 additional square feet of patio, a retaining wall that now offers a level gravel play area and 2 small planting beds.  Room now for the grill and some water issues are now solved with an underground drain tube and a massive dirt berm to direct water away from the patio and downhill away from the property.  2 big myrtles will offer some summer shade and of course add some pink/purple color, the girls favorite.

It has been an enjoyment for all.

Little note:  This was completed in a single stretch of 14 hours from friday night to saturday morning.  Amazing what you can get done even in darkness

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