After several months of tearing down, drawing out new border lines, pulling trees and shrubs, shopping, building, installing, cleaning and planting we are finally ready to enjoy sharing our back yard with friends and family again. It was more work than I thought it would be, but isn't that the way it always is? You begin with one thing and it extends to another and another. Once you're on the look out for garden ideas, there's not limit - except your budget. We don't have the awning I was dreaming about yet, but I'm fine without it. We have a large patio and a big old tree to shade it.
Going back in time now, I'm thinking there may be a mom or two out there who remembers climbing on the roof of this gazebo as a little girl, when it was being built. This photo shows our old gazebo with hot tub in it's glory days! Father and son spent many an evening relaxing in there. My H always loved it when Ben would ask, "Dad, how was your day today?"
Well, it was time to take it down. The tub was broken and we had other plans.
Looks pretty sad . . . but this photo shows a bit of the old landscaping that went in a straight line beside the gazebo.
The men pulled out the old railroad ties that formed the straight line and we had forms built to pour a concrete curved wall this time.
The finished area now is a bit larger and more open. The umbrella gives it a more updated look.
Now, the back corner of the yard was getting very cluttered and overgrown. This is just a random picture that kind of shows it before we pulled it apart. You can even see the apple tree there yet.
And again, the result is a less cluttered look, keeping just the smaller bushes and adding a bridge and lamppost. In the very back we have some old grape vines that I think will also be very happy about getting more sun now. At least, I'm looking forward to being able to pick grapes without branches and spider webs in my face.
Going back in time now, I'm thinking there may be a mom or two out there who remembers climbing on the roof of this gazebo as a little girl, when it was being built. This photo shows our old gazebo with hot tub in it's glory days! Father and son spent many an evening relaxing in there. My H always loved it when Ben would ask, "Dad, how was your day today?"
Well, it was time to take it down. The tub was broken and we had other plans.
Looks pretty sad . . . but this photo shows a bit of the old landscaping that went in a straight line beside the gazebo.
The men pulled out the old railroad ties that formed the straight line and we had forms built to pour a concrete curved wall this time.
The finished area now is a bit larger and more open. The umbrella gives it a more updated look.
Now, the back corner of the yard was getting very cluttered and overgrown. This is just a random picture that kind of shows it before we pulled it apart. You can even see the apple tree there yet.
And again, the result is a less cluttered look, keeping just the smaller bushes and adding a bridge and lamppost. In the very back we have some old grape vines that I think will also be very happy about getting more sun now. At least, I'm looking forward to being able to pick grapes without branches and spider webs in my face.
20 comments:
Beautiful! I'm sure the new patio and hottub will have new memories and there are a few children who are waiting to fill your backyard with laughter and play time.
Anneliese, I love your backyard changes. . .wow what a difference that curved retaining wall makes..
Terry was just heading out the door but came back to have a look too .. .and we both agreed. . .very nice.
Looks great!
Your yard looks lovely. How nice to have your yard renewed and updated. I love the curved wall and raised bed. I'm looking forward to seeing it in June!
The lamp and bridge is gorgeous out there. You did dream big and well, the garden is up to luxury resort level now.
Seems a whole lot of dreaming has been going on around blogdom!
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Yes...it does look like a park!
Everything looks beautiful... I think even the shrubs and trees look 'happier!' I love the bridge and lamppost. They add an old world look~ Maria
So beautiful. As they say "No pain, no gain". I am sure that you can say that it was totally worth the effort. Great job!
Absolutely Gorgeous!
Oh my! Your yard is gorgeous...very welcoming. I love the bridge...and I think it's funny that you said there's no limit but your budget...so true, so true. Often I want to do many things that the pocketbook wont allow!
It's beautiful! How fun to dream...and then actually DO something about it. You will get much enjoyment out of it this summer...and for many summers to come.
Oh Mom (& Dad!), it looks absolutely gorgeous! Yes, very "resort" like ... especially coming from this side of the world :-) The prior backyard was the backyard of your kids. This will be the backyard of your grandkids.
You have a lovely back yard. Wow....I would never go in the house again with a yard like that! Beautiful! I am sure it was worth the effort and time.
What a beautiful result your imaginations and LOTS of elbow grease have accomplished! Enjoy.
Absolutely lovely...I am sure that you will enjoy many relaxing and social times in your back yard. Very nice!
Wow - very impressive! Looks great.
That looks great! I'm sure you'll enjoy it!
It looks amazing!! What great dreams you had and now you have a wonderful new backyard! I can hardly wait to see it in person!
It's simply stunning! Congratulations on completing such a beautiful project.
We are the same heart!! I LOVE the yard!! Nathan and I spend much time in our jacuzzi!!
your yard is beautiful! Great job on the reno!
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