Yard Progress

Remember my spring project post? If not, you can read it here.  I have gotten a lot done!

Remember how our front yard looked before...

Here is how our yard looks now...

Here is a closer look of what we planted in the flower garden (so far)...

Our backyard is really coming along too.

Here is the before...

Here is everything I wanted to get done...

Here is how it looks now.

It's still a huge work in progress.  We put turf builder down a few weeks ago and put some grass seed down last week.  We finally removed that last bush in the top right corner!   We are determined to get grass to grow and have a nice yard!

Here is our old to-do list... I have crossed off what we have completed:

• create raised bed for vegetable garden We decided to wait until next year. This year's project is to get grass to grow!
• remove all ivy Now we just need to make sure we kill any ivy before it gets to be a problem.  We removed all ivy in our yard but the problem is it is coming from the neighbor's yard.
• remove one last bush (top right) Yay last bush is gone!
• remove old compost bin (hidden behind the top right bush)
• buy stand for the hose
• fix-up the old bench We might just buy a new one and toss this one pictured since it will probably cost the same to buy a new bench as it would be to replace the wood on this one. 
• fix the gate latch again (guys we paid to remove ivy broke it!)
• remove back left tree and plant a lilac bush or cherry blossom tree (or both in different areas of yard) Probably wont be removing that tree this year.
• remove old garden area, till up and put down grass seed
• create a patio area We decided not to put down a patio but eventually build a nice deck instead.
• buy patio furniture for the patio area Wait until we have a deck.

Yes, I also need to: 

• give Obi a bath
• lose 10 20 pounds (think... tank tops and shorts) Ha, this wont happen now that I'm pregnant!
• find a summer camp for Chloe

We have been pretty busy with yard work.  Not bad for a month and a half... I think we've gotten a lot accomplished so far!  Now, let's see if we can get some grass to grow!  Now that spring is here, are you finding you are spending less time inside painting projects and more time in the garden?  What have you been working on?

Happy Easter everyone... have a great week this week!
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