09-SEP-2007
Cosmos - Universe in the Front Yard
I scattered Cosmos seeds in the front yard back in June. Here are the results. I used Klondike Mix. I got the effect I was looking for. Supposedly they may reseed themselves and I will have them back next summer. I also am collecting some seeds to scatter around and I have located a place to purchase seeds too. I need to take another picture of a longer view so you get the full effect.
12-JUL-2006
Another View of the Cement Work
05-OCT-2006
Santa Fe Raven
This is a sculpture that we picked up in Santa Fe to add to the backyard.
05-OCT-2006
Water Feature and Roo
This is another picture of the water feature we added to the backyard with Roo, one of the dogs. We just replaced the Japenese Maple with a larger one. There is a light that shines on the tree and water at night.
11-JUL-2006
Front Porch
This is the rest of the front porch. Once the deck and sidewalk are complete, the landscaping begins. See front and back landscape plans below.
11-JUL-2006
Sidewalk Connecting to Porch Steps
You can see how the sidewalk will connect to the porch. You can also see the offending downspout. It was a pain in winter with ice on the steps and drive. Bad design by the builder???
14-AUG-2006
Backyard: Three rocks
They are still working on the backyard. It is really coming together. These are the three rocks. Two are native KY sandstone (?). The other is from MI.
14-AUG-2006
Front Yard
Lots of progress was made while we were in Santa Fe. This is the front yard now. They are working today and I think everything will be finished today except for one tree that we will not get until next spring.
01-AUG-2006
Fountain/Water Feature
Finally have had a chance to set up the water feature and see if it really works. It is not yet in the correct place in the backyard. That will happen within the next two weeks. Just had to see it working before leaving on vacation.
01-AUG-2006
Fountain Close Up
This is a close up of the fountain between the two parts with the water running.
31-JUL-2006
NM Rock
My husband picked out a rock for the front yard. Now I can dream of NM and touch my rock. We also got a rock for the backyard that will become part of a three rock arrangement. The yard is moving along SLOWLY. Hopefully the landscaping will be completed over the next 2 weeks.
The rock will be in the midst of a planting bed. The flower pots with the million bells will be moved around to work within the final design. There will be a tree and additional plants added. Can't wait to see the finished yard.
25-JUL-2006
Looking Back to the Deck
And there are Toby and Roo. The deck is really pretty at night. We have low lights on the deck and the risers. I will next post a night shot.
25-JUL-2006
Move Views of the Finished Deck
Of course Roo has to check it all out.
25-JUL-2006
Deck finished
The deck was completed while I was in Chicago. NEXT comes the planting. Hopefully next week the landscaper will implement the plan.
15-JUL-2006
Walkway Off Deck
This has turned out to be a bit of a problem. The walkway going off to the left ends up to high in the air. We are going to back it back to the turn and then put the stairs (two-steps) in there and then a gravel walkway will lead to the gate. Going to the right off that landing will land on a stepping stone where another gate swings open. right at the turn will be a wooden box with rocks and the fountain will sit in that box.
The little white circles are lights. There will be one at each deck post and on the risers on the stairs so you can see where you are stepping. They are low-light ones with sort of a glow.
15-JUL-2006
Deck as of Friday, July 14th
This is how far they got with the deck at quitting time on Friday. The plan is to finish it up on Monday.
13-JUL-2006
Front Sidewalk
The sidewalk is complete and the drain pipe has been relocated. Yea!!! I think we are ready for planting.
13-JUL-2006
Deck From 1st Floor
Here is another view from the first floor. They made great progress today considering the rain kept them from starting until around noon. They stayed late. They would like to have it finished tomorrow, but due to the rain this week it will probably be Monday before it is done.
12-JUL-2006
Cement Being Poured
They are pouring the cement.
11-JUL-2006
New Sidewalk
They dug out the sidewalk yesterday. They are building the forms and laying a pipe to take the rain water runoff from the downspout to the street. The concrete truck is supposed to come today if the weather holds.
11-JUL-2006
Fountain/Water Feature
This is the fountain in pieces. It got delivered with a missing part so we have not been able to put it together yet. It will eventually be 65 inches tall. Hopefully one day it will work.
11-JUL-2006
Backyard Construction
The construction of the deck started today. They are setting footers. This picture was taken from the first floor window. The deck is off the walkout basement.
27-MAY-2006
Front yard plant list
We are having to change the tree for the front yard. The developer is planting a street tree that is the same as the one we had selected. I think we are going with a red maple, but we will see how it actually turns out.