- Just for fun!
Even though I haven’t had time to work at cleaning up my backyard for the start of my “work in the yard” season, I couldn’t resist the color. To explain my enthusiasm, you must realize that at this time last year, the yard was a totally barren space with only a single pine tree, a few azalea bushes and some scrawny nandinas.
But now, after placing two and a half tons of path stones, laying an 18 x 20 foot paver patio, mulching an eighty sq yard area and planting a variety of about 135 plants, it’s starting to look pretty good. The memory of last year is making me tired. 
I like to keep my space closer to natural than polished, if you know what I mean. Here’s another view.
This will give you an idea of what I was up against last July when I had just started my “renovation”.
Wow, what a transformation!
Hi Curt. Yes, and way too much work for an “older” guy like me.
WOW! Nice work!!!
Thanks Mary.
Nice processing, Mark!
Thanks Eden. Appreciate your comment.
What a great transformation! Hope you get to find ample time to enjoy.
Thanks, Mark. Yes, I will enjoy since this year will only be maintenance.
Wow what a difference. Looks fantastic. Love the first shot Mark.
Thanks, Edith. Appreciate your comments.
Nice work in the yard!! Quite a transformation. I’m the kind of person taht would pay someone to do that
Thanks, Adam. I had some extra time last year. So it was good to work outside for a change having spent the last 30 years in front of a monitor doing the techie stuff.
What a beautiful yard you have! We’ll be there, right around dinner!!
Just kidding!! Love the rich colors and details here, my friend, that’s definitely an awesome shot!
Ah, yes! Beautiful North Carolina. Those colors are real by the way. And just give me about two days notice for dinner.