Just in time for Summer

I'm going to keep this short and sweet (words, that is) because the photos will speak for themselves. Joe and I had our backyard renovated and it has been a HUGE transformation. There is still a lot of landscaping left to be done, but the hardscape is finished and we purchased a comfy, cushy conversational seating set this morning and have been enjoying it all day!

BEFORE





AFTER

Renovation Part 1:
Side yard transformation into fire pit and second patio. Paver "pads" aka "giant steps" connect the front gate enterest to the main patio. In the center is a smaller patio with a built in fire pit. The fire pit is rectangular (double the fire!) and is built out of an accent wall. The stucco is curing, so we will wait a few weeks before painting it. In the next couple weeks, we plan on ordering A LOT of granite rock to fill in the areas around the pavers.




Renovation Part 2:
Main yard transformation included a large paver patio, sod and new sprinkler system, concrete curbing, flagstone steps and paver walkway to connect the garage and the house. The area surrounding the curbing is still dirt, we need to install a drip irrigation system and electrical system before planting. Eventually, we plan on using tropical plant/shrub/trees to fill out the space so it can become something of a Oasis!

I'll post additional photos later as we finish little projects here and there to bring everything together. The transformation has been extreme and we are very happy with the results. It's such an enjoyable and functional space now. I can't wait until the plants go in, but considering the hottest months are coming up here, I'm inclined to wait until the fall before we start any serious planting. Everything got done just in time for Memorial Day and Summer!