All of this time at home in this gorgeous weather has made the Mister feel like checking things off his home to do list too. First, was the problem with 20-year old, rotten wood spacers in our driveway and sidewalk. Our HOA actually sent us a letter for the weeds growing in them last year! Problem solved with some joint filler and sealants (professionally done).
Next up were the front flower beds. I don't have a good 'before' picture, but he wanted a border to help keep the lawn out of the bed. He ordered it online and installed it himself (with a little helper).
Then it was time for fresh mulch. New day, new helper. Much better now, though I think the plants inside still need some taming. (There were also a couple of stumps that had to come out. The old owner kindly left them for us, and they were regrowing spindly, diseased plants in our beds.)
Our backyard landscaping is a whole, other story that we're just starting to explore. (see loquats, bananas, overgrown jungle, and weathered playset) A common theme is that everything seems to have been planted 20 years ago and then left to grow as it pleased. The sago palm is a good example. It's an interesting plant, but probably not planted in the right spot, as it really encroaches in the back yard. Voila! Four hours later, we managed to trim off all of the fronds, dig up most of the roots, and roll the whole mess out in three garbage cans. Not sure what we'll do in its place yet, possibly nothing. And there's another sago palm on the other end of this line of plants. Ugh. Up next, maybe some fence replacement...? Really there are so many choices, and apparently we'll have ample time.
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