Our back garden has evolved considerably over the years. Here
is the story. The latest entries are first. Scroll to the bottom
to start from the beginning.
Decking Phases 3 and 4
2022
We completed the second 10m by 4m
decking section and a 3m by 3m decking section in front of the
pool.
We put weed matting down for a
decking extension and a feature garden.
We built a rain cover over the
rear terrace.
We built a lowered decking
extension.
Decking Phase 2 2021
We demolished the old and no
longer functional shower.
Building the second 10m by 4m
decking section is almost complete. The fairy circle table
becomes a feature. We replaced the old inflatable pool which a
local cat punctured with a larger one. We planted 14 trees to
hide the hideous new builds behind us.
We removed the hideous tiles and
replaced the old windows.
Decking Phase 1 2020
Installing the support beams for
the first 2.5m by 4m decking section.
Installing the planks for the
first 2.5m by 4m decking section.
Finished the first 2.5m by 4m
decking section.
The first 10m by 4m decking
section is complete.
Matting and First Pool
2016
Removing the pine trees allowed
weeds to grow. We put down weed matting and the matting for an
above ground pool.
Our first above ground pool was
ready.
Pine Trees 2015
When we bought the property,
there were five huge pine trees in the garden. They made the
garden very dark. They also dropped toxic needles that prevented
other plants from growing. The trees were also home to a lot of
very noisy cicadas.
We got people in to cut down the
trees. Sometimes we couldn’t watch. One guy climbed a tree with
a running chainsaw hanging from his belt!
The trees were all cut down and
the larger pieces taken away. We still had a lot of clearing up
to do. Still, the garden was much lighter.
After The pine trees were cut
down, there was tree debris everywhere.
