Tootin' my own horn a little: Small landscaping project

Goldie · 05-10-2010, 03:28 PM

I'm not one to give myself a lot of praise, but yesterday I decided to do some landscaping work, and was really impressed how well it came out for my first attempt at landscaping. I dug up the bed, and started the trench for the bricks last night.

I started this morning about 10:00, and finished up around 2:30. I took a quick break to get something to drink, and had to make an extra trip to Lowe's.

I jacked all the plants from my wife's grandmother. They aren't the nicest or most exotic, but they make a hell of a difference compared to the dirt that was there before. The rocks were an afterthought, and were swiped from my neighbor, with his permission of course. I planted Heavenly Blue Morning Glories all along the fence, and on the other side that can't be seen in the picture. I can't wait for those to come up. They should give some much needed color.

Thanks for taking the time to look.
Drew

P.S. - If I missed a designated forum for this, would a mod. please move to the appropriate section. Thank you!

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05-10-2010, 03:31 PM

Looking good Drew!

elderboy02 · 05-10-2010, 03:59 PM

Very nice! It is definitely an improvement

05-10-2010, 04:52 PM

Nice.

thebayratt · 05-10-2010, 05:06 PM

Good job!
Very nice!

I got about 1500 of those blocks from Lowe's when they clearanced them out... I made a 40ft retaining wall three high and the rest is going to be a 12x12 patio.

timo · 05-10-2010, 05:12 PM

I like it. Do you have any idea's for my yard?

kelmac07 · 05-10-2010, 06:42 PM

Damn fine work Drew.

St. Lou Stu · 05-10-2010, 06:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Spitnchew

I like it. Do you have any idea's for my yard?

Yeah.
How about adding a refrigerator between the car and the piknik table.

acarr · 05-10-2010, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spitnchew

I like it. Do you have any idea's for my yard?

Your weeds are way too short. They should be at least 3 feet taller.

Ogre · 05-10-2010, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by acarr

Your weeds are way too short. They should be at least 3 feet taller.

you can still see the cars

Twill413 · 05-10-2010, 07:59 PM

Having done most of the yard work at my wife and I's first house, I will say some props are in order to you. I now know that no yard work is easy yard work. It looks simple, but I bet that was a PITA. Looking good bro!

timo · 05-10-2010, 08:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ogre3239

you can still see the cars

I must not be a redneck

hotreds · 05-10-2010, 08:32 PM

Good onya!

Skywalker · 05-10-2010, 09:38 PM

Very nice!

RevSmoke · 05-10-2010, 10:22 PM

Nice job! I like the rustic look for the brick. Everybody does the even and leveled thing, this has character.

Goldie · 05-10-2010, 10:43 PM

Thanks guys, I appreciate all of the compliments. It's a good feeling to take an idea, albeit a small one, and make it a reality.

The wife likes this so much, she wants me to re-do the front now. I should have known.

OLS · 05-11-2010, 08:51 AM

Quick suggestion from someone who knows all of the conducive conditions for termites,
get that mulch off of your house foundation, just leave a 3-4 inch strip of nothing where
it touches the house. It will NOT look that bad, and termites will use that mulch pile to
bridge your termite protection.

Goldie · 05-11-2010, 07:44 PM

Thanks for the advice Brad. I'll get right on that.

G G · 05-11-2010, 07:49 PM

Lookin good.

rizzle · 05-13-2010, 10:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spitnchew

I like it. Do you have any idea's for my yard?

All you need is a refrigerator and a toilet flower planter. You're welcome.

05-10-2010, 03:28 PM	#1
Goldie Bring the pain! Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Drew Location: Ohio Posts: 808 Trading: (13)	Tootin' my own horn a little: Small landscaping project I'm not one to give myself a lot of praise, but yesterday I decided to do some landscaping work, and was really impressed how well it came out for my first attempt at landscaping. I dug up the bed, and started the trench for the bricks last night. I started this morning about 10:00, and finished up around 2:30. I took a quick break to get something to drink, and had to make an extra trip to Lowe's. I jacked all the plants from my wife's grandmother. They aren't the nicest or most exotic, but they make a hell of a difference compared to the dirt that was there before. The rocks were an afterthought, and were swiped from my neighbor, with his permission of course. I planted Heavenly Blue Morning Glories all along the fence, and on the other side that can't be seen in the picture. I can't wait for those to come up. They should give some much needed color. Thanks for taking the time to look. Drew P.S. - If I missed a designated forum for this, would a mod. please move to the appropriate section. Thank you! Before: After1: After2: __________________ Come in here dear boy, have a cigar, you're gonna go far - Pink Floyd I like my draw, like I like my women, a little loose - Goldie

05-10-2010, 03:31 PM	#2
NeverEnoughStick Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tootin' my own horn a little: Small landscaping project Looking good Drew!

05-10-2010, 03:59 PM	#3
elderboy02 Lets Go Buckeyes! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dan Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 12,521 Trading: (133)	Re: Tootin' my own horn a little: Small landscaping project Very nice! It is definitely an improvement

05-10-2010, 04:52 PM	#4
leasingthisspace Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Tootin' my own horn a little: Small landscaping project Nice.

05-10-2010, 05:06 PM	#5
thebayratt Still Watching My Ash Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Shawn Location: Mississippi Posts: 1,326 Trading: (11)	Re: Tootin' my own horn a little: Small landscaping project Good job! Very nice! I got about 1500 of those blocks from Lowe's when they clearanced them out... I made a 40ft retaining wall three high and the rest is going to be a 12x12 patio.

05-10-2010, 05:12 PM	#6
timo Feeling at Home Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 723 Trading: (0)	Re: Tootin' my own horn a little: Small landscaping project I like it. Do you have any idea's for my yard? __________________ Smoking is one of the leading causes of statistics

05-10-2010, 06:42 PM	#7
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Tootin' my own horn a little: Small landscaping project Damn fine work Drew. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

05-10-2010, 07:59 PM	#11
Twill413 Just in from the Storm Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Milwaukee Posts: 31 Trading: (0)	Re: Tootin' my own horn a little: Small landscaping project Having done most of the yard work at my wife and I's first house, I will say some props are in order to you. I now know that no yard work is easy yard work. It looks simple, but I bet that was a PITA. Looking good bro!

05-10-2010, 08:32 PM	#13
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,674 Trading: (63)	Re: Tootin' my own horn a little: Small landscaping project Good onya! __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

05-10-2010, 09:38 PM	#14
Skywalker BABOTL Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Dice Location: Galaxy Far Far Away Posts: 10,168 Trading: (18)	Re: Tootin' my own horn a little: Small landscaping project Very nice! __________________ Smoke what you like!!!

05-10-2010, 10:22 PM	#15
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,893 Trading: (51)	Re: Tootin' my own horn a little: Small landscaping project Nice job! I like the rustic look for the brick. Everybody does the even and leveled thing, this has character. __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

05-10-2010, 10:43 PM	#16
Goldie Bring the pain! Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Drew Location: Ohio Posts: 808 Trading: (13)	Re: Tootin' my own horn a little: Small landscaping project Thanks guys, I appreciate all of the compliments. It's a good feeling to take an idea, albeit a small one, and make it a reality. The wife likes this so much, she wants me to re-do the front now. I should have known. __________________ Come in here dear boy, have a cigar, you're gonna go far - Pink Floyd I like my draw, like I like my women, a little loose - Goldie

05-11-2010, 08:51 AM	#17
OLS Suck It Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Brad Location: TN Posts: 7,912 Trading: (19)	Re: Tootin' my own horn a little: Small landscaping project Quick suggestion from someone who knows all of the conducive conditions for termites, get that mulch off of your house foundation, just leave a 3-4 inch strip of nothing where it touches the house. It will NOT look that bad, and termites will use that mulch pile to bridge your termite protection.

05-11-2010, 07:44 PM	#18
Goldie Bring the pain! Join Date: Jan 2010 First Name: Drew Location: Ohio Posts: 808 Trading: (13)	Re: Tootin' my own horn a little: Small landscaping project Thanks for the advice Brad. I'll get right on that. __________________ Come in here dear boy, have a cigar, you're gonna go far - Pink Floyd I like my draw, like I like my women, a little loose - Goldie

05-11-2010, 07:49 PM	#19
G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,751 Trading: (10)	Re: Tootin' my own horn a little: Small landscaping project Lookin good.