The paver sidewalk from our garage pad to the front steps is done!!! We plan to have the landscaper add a half circle to the top of the paver pad in front of the steps to add a bit more room (and a bit of character). But, as you can see, there is a lot more work to be done ... with dirt.
All I could think about was covering the dirt with grass when we started summer; now, we'll need more dirt to fill in around the foundation and build up a few areas. I'm okay with the fact that not all the yard will be seeded this fall. It just makes more sense to get the ground 'flowing' right before seeding grass. We plan to seed the east side of the yard for sure - that's where the swingset will be built, so the kids will have grass to play on next spring. That ought to preserve my sanity a little.
I still need to get my poor perennials in the ground. I'm planning a flower garden in front of the SFG & tomato garden, so that's probably where I'll plant the perennials ... at least for winter. At this stage of pregnancy, it's more important to just get the plants in the ground! I can play around with design over the winter and move plants next spring when I'm able to bend at the waist. I sure hope this new little one likes the outdoors, because we are going to be outdoors A LOT.
Suzie, that is really beautiful!! I've said the same thing, "I sure hope Bridget likes being in the stroller watching mama garden" Because hopefully that is where we both will be next Summer!
ReplyDeleteThe pavers look great!! Don't worry - when we built our last house, we didn't get to the seeding part for a year and a half - and then we moved! We did have all of the landscaping (plants) done, though. I can even relate here with the adding of black dirt, pavers and landscaping - it seems so homey when it's finally done.
ReplyDeleteYou will be happy to have the time to think out over the winter what you want and where. Just get them in the ground and don't worry about anything other than wondering if you'll ever see your feet again. :)