Day Two was more of the same. Today I mostly focused on the backyard. Yesterday I had cut down a ridiculous amount of branches and bushes (two years of unattended growth), so I now had the mess to tackle. So I basically filled up more truckloads of brush. I tell you, it is invaluable to have two trucks working at the same time (again, thank you, brother!). Dad also took some time to help this afternoon, and having four hands instead of two was equally as welcoming.
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| More landscaping stones in the backyard. I have NO idea what this was used for. |
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| After. I'll replace most of it with grass. And flowers behind the pavers. |
Today was so much less labor-intensive than yesterday. I was actually a bit nervous before going to bed last night...afraid that I wouldn't be able to move today! But I was more than relieved to find that not only was I not sore...but I was well-rested, too! Fulfillment from a hard day's work is just quite simply hard to beat.
That's not to say today was easy...or quick. Just less-so than yesterday. :) I still had numerous truck loads of stones and branches. The more I cut down the bushes in the backyard, the more stones I found! They had been thrown into the bushes out of sight! I will admit, the backyard as acquired simply didn't do much for me. It seemed so oppressive and quite frankly unattractive. But the more I trimmed, the more I liked what I was seeing! The previous owner actually DID have some sort of tact with the bushes, and as I cut more and more, the yard actually started to look great!
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| Day One. |
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| Day Two! Same angle! |
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| Day One. Overgrown! |
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| Day Two. Free and clear! |
I am left to ponder one thing, though. Do you think my neighbors are as excited as I am about having a free and clear backyard?! When I look at these Before and After pictures, I am left to conclude that the privacy that they used to enjoy is now quite gone!!! So sorry, neighbors...I can see you!!! :)
I am quite pleased with both days' work. I accomplished everything I set out to do...and I am actually more than impressed with how the yard turned out...the backyard especially. I can't wait to update some more and give this home what I call the "Wow! Factor." When I look for tenants, I don't want to have someone having to convince himself whether or not he wants to live here. I want him to go, "Oh, wow!" and not be able to say no. I'm one step closer to having that on the outside.
All in all, I'm thrilled with both days.
And here's proof of all of the work that was completed...
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| All of the white rock that was removed from the frontyard. Repurposed into Mom and Dad's low driveway! |
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| Every one of these bricks was moved by hand! That is a LOT of weight! |
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| All of the brush removed. Fun fact: My truck is in this picture. This pile is HUGE!!! |
So much more to come before I get a tenant! But what a great start!
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