So I've been thinking about what I want to do to the yard in the spring. It's difficult, because I really want to get some major changes, but I don't really have the money to do the big thing necessary first. I really should get all of the trees down before I do anything else. It's silly to plant perennial beds, when the next year they will be in the way of big trucks.
So here's the plan, get the TWO big trees in the backyard down and get the stump closest to the house ground down. I know that it will be a couple years before the big tree roots to decay and they I can put in a paver patio. But in the meantime, I can certainly put down some temporary rubber pavers and kill the grass and get a little place to sit.
Also, if I get both of the big trees taken care of, then I can start to put in some permanent things without worrying they will get rolled over. I am hoping that they will take down most of the small trees and brush at the same time.
I am also hoping that I can get Dan to come out for an afternoon and get the branches on the front of the house that are leaning over the house. It really is just two, so maybe he'll come out with a couple chainsaws and rope and do it quick.... maybe....
Doing things in Order is Important!
2021
1. Trees- this will tear up the yard and driveway, so this should be first.
2. Driveway
3. Install Hydrangeas against house- in the remaining space left by driveway
2022
1. South side- Big tree, two smaller trees
2. Brush on South side- Clear way for Red Maples and arborvitae
3. Remove existing concrete sidewalk (front of house and along the west side) and steps on front porch
4. Then install paver patio- once tree roots have decomposed
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