Landscaping Adventure
As a new homeowner my life has been full of adventures as I learn new things and take on new projects. Now that it is getting warmer outside we have decided to tackle landscaping our backyard. This is something that I have never done before and do not have much experience with. The only experience I have with yard work is planting a small garden in pots and racking the leaves.
So far we have started our backyard journey by making our screen room an enjoyable place for us and our cats to hang out in. (I’m actually writing this post from the screen room) For our screen room we bought a furniture set, fire table and rug. We have spent many evenings out here relaxing to end our day.
The only thing is we have this beautiful screen room that looks out onto a backyard that is a mess. We started working on our backyard about 2 weeks ago, during that time we have removed many piles of leaves, trimmed up our shrubs, removed and piled many cement blocks. We also removed an old shed behind our garage that was falling apart. The photos below are what our backyard looks like at this moment as we start this landscaping adventure. It is very uneven, the grass is very patchy and I have no where to start a flower garden.
This week I am planning to do research and create a design of what we like our backyard to look like. This week I am hoping to get some ideas of what would be good to do with our backyard knowing that we do want kids in the future and want it to be family friendly. So far we know that we would like a pad at the side of our deck for a hot tub eventually, we know that won’t be for like 5 years but we would rather plan for it instead of having to rip up grass or something else we put in that area. We also know that we do need to level it out and have it drain properly, I will be doing research to find out what type of dirt we need and how much as I have no idea.
I am excited to start this journey and to take you along with me as I learn throughout this backyard landscaping project.
Karlee,
What a great project combining a project you want/need to get done. When you’re finished, you’ll feel so much more enjoyment from your screened-in room. I’m looking forward to seeing the progress in your backyard and what ideas become a reality.
Dayna
I love your project! I am in the same boat: the homeowner “adventure.” I cannot believe the amount of work trying to fix one little thing around the house results in! It is pouring here in MJ right now and rain is coming in, down my window in the second story, through the kitchen ceiling (luckily I already had it torn off)….all because I decided to “fix” the window moulding outside….
Great foresight in planning for your hot tub pad! Access seems to be the big thing. We pour many of them throughout the season that are planned last minute and often fences, lawns, flower beds, and trees, all end up suffering for it!
Anyway, I look forward to your project and to seeing (and stealing) what resources you utilize as a new homeowner. I only wished I had relied more on the input and advice of others on the internet while attempting some of my first DIY projects…
Hey Karlee! I love this idea! It makes something that you have to get done feel a little more fun and gives it another purpose! I can’t wait to see your progress throughout the semester, I have a feeling it will turn out great! Best of luck with the project!