Last year we removed the rock from the parking strip and moved them to the side of the house.
We had hopes to lay down sod last year, but winter snuck up on us. Because we were planning on laying the sod last year I bought 300 crocuses to plant under the grass but it didn't get done so they sat in a box of saw dust in my parents' garage. I really hope they bloom next spring, but they might not since they're really suppose to be planted in the fall.
If they don't bloom I'm not doing it again since it would mean that I'd have to dig 300 tiny holes through the grass to plant the bulbs. Planting them before the grass is down is so much easier since we just scattered them throughout the area and then laid the sod over them.
The sprinkler heads and the crocus bulbs.
In case anyone is wondering where to get sod for a good deal, go to Aposhian Gardens in Magna. We got over 200 sq. feet for $80 where as other places wanted to charge us over $100. It's a run down little nursery, but you can't beat the prices.
New grass! I think it's a lot more inviting than the rocks and we won't have to spend hours weeding it.
We also contemplated on extending our driveway to make it two cars wide, the guy we were going to go with was going to do it this week so that meant John had to finish the fence. In the end we won't be getting concrete this week...or any time really soon...but the fence still went up. I'm so glad, I was tired of it sitting by the side of the house making homes for spiders.
Before: The small chain link and the dirt pile that will one day be a driveway.
After: The vinyl fence. So pretty, tall and white. The backyard's fence is finally all done!
Other summer projects planned: finish the back flower garden and find a way to keep the dogs out of it, finish the salt water tank and possibly a driveway...maybe...
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