In my last post, I showed the unfinished Retaining wall.....I had ran out of blocks and low and behold, there were none in Hot Springs, AR that matched. I brought one home with me and Ta Da, Walmart had ones that match. They are not quite as deep....Who would think that the size would be changed. I guess like everything else, the difference in a cup of concrete makes their bottom line larger.
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| This is where I left off....short on blocks and mulch |
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| The new blocks added. Maybe some sod in the fall.... |
My husband thought I should just run the drain line over the top....I said, "NO, I going for a more professional look." It took me like 30 mins to get the one block done that is sitting on top of the drain line. Now, I hoping it doesn't wash out when it rains. Time will tell. I will evidently cover the drain line with mulch.
I added more mulch/manure and plants. And, We watered like crazy.....The water works (rain) has turned off and the bushes are stressed. Fingers crossed, I don't want to lose any of my $2 bushes that would cost me more than that to replace.
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| All the plants in this bed are doing well. |
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| My side kick! |
This is a Chaste Tree. I have one at the house, that produces a ton of seedlings. I have given away trees and planted more at the TN house and some a long a back fence at this house. They are beautiful! See the purple blooms....The bees and butterflies love them. They grow fast and get to the size of around 25' x 25'. This is planted here to provide some afternoon shade for the deck. It will be a few years. This is June 2013, check back for another picture next year. Or you can check out the Barnominium. I have a picture on there of what this tree will do in 5 years.
The back of the deck. I brought the Hibiscus over this trip and it bloomed out. Yes! Fall project, the DECK.....It needs cleaning, stained and I think I will paint the lattice a tan color. What do you think?
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