Pathways in!!!

The first posted entry is at the bottom of the blog so if you'd like to read about the progression of the project from the beginning, in chronological order, view the 5/2 post first.

August 6th & 7th were very productive for the project. Cloud cover made working outside all day way more tolerable than otherwise would have been the case. The promised 93 degree days did not happen, with temps hovering at a relatively cool 85. Even so, David & I were constantly wiping the sweat out of our eyes but one can only imagine how much worse it would have been with the sun beating down on us.

David shoveled, hauled & spread the crushed limestone while I laid down the weed guard for underneath.




When we first started this project, I put in a call for free mulch. One load was delivered right away but no response to additional requests, probably due to the lack of material. I had almost ordered a truck load, for $650, but decided to hold off until the end of the month. What a nice surprise when the freebie mulch truck pulled up with a fresh load of mango mulch.


Pathways in and ready to enjoy. Just a few bare spots that need to be filled in but for the most part, the back yard is DONE!!! That's a good thing because the social schedule is extremely full for the next few weeks so there will be no time for the yard.

Starting to fill in

Didn't do too much in July except let things grow. Three weeks of the month were spent in Minnesota so David worked diligently to make sure the irrigation system was up and running, to insure that enough water landed on the new plants. I was not too worried since Florida typically gets rain every afternoon in the summer. Thank goodness for the sprinkler system because there was almost no precipitation, during our first two week absence! There were a few plant casualties but nothing that can't be fixed with a few replantings. Sprinklers were adjusted then off again for another week.

The following pictures were taken on July 25, a couple of days before leaving for that last week.

The firebush in the upper right corner was one casualty. Half the plant died. Not sure why but believe that the sprinkler was beating it to death. David installed a different fixture and that seems to have worked.

The neighbor across the canal yelled over, "You can do MY yard!" I just may take her up on that offer. The more yards that are drought tolerant & no mow, the more resources can be conserved.
I'm hoping that the next posting will include the crushed limestone walkway material.
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Taking a well deserved break, David is waiting for me to join him on the dock to enjoy the incredible sunset.