Last summer our big project was putting in our front yard and building a shed. Check and check. This summer our big project will be installing the backyard. Fences, patios, irrigation, lawn, plants, trees, patio covers, arbors, walkways, and lots of other stuff I'm sure I've forgotten. Last week we borrowed a tractor, moved some dirt around, and scraped the ground so we could get it kind of level.
The building with the star on it is an old chicken coop that was on the property when we bought it. We're trying to save it but it's pretty rickity.
That big tree out there is an ancient walnut tree. Probably over 100 years old. Love that tree but it's so messy. We won't cut it down though, the shade it produces makes up for the millions of leaves and walnuts it drops every fall. So that's what we'll be working on this summer. We need to get busy before it gets too hot.
The building with the star on it is an old chicken coop that was on the property when we bought it. We're trying to save it but it's pretty rickity.
That big tree out there is an ancient walnut tree. Probably over 100 years old. Love that tree but it's so messy. We won't cut it down though, the shade it produces makes up for the millions of leaves and walnuts it drops every fall. So that's what we'll be working on this summer. We need to get busy before it gets too hot.
19 comments:
Hi Mimi~ I'm looking forward to seeing how it turns out!
Wow, you have a lot of projects to do and I know it will look great and be worth all the hard work in the end. Good luck!
Sounds like a HUGE project! I'll look forward to seeing how it turns out!
Manuela
It will be amazing! I do so hope you can save the chicken coop, it is adorable!
a blank piece of ground...lets see what Mimi and Mr can do!
It will be wonderful I'm sure of it, and your kids won't have to wonder where there parents are at!
HOly Cow! You have a LOT on your plate.
I know you will have it all "checked" off in no time though....:-)
Before you wedding? You're having a reception in your back yard right?
I love your walnut tree! I would come begging walnuts in their green pods if I lived close to you. Good for walnust dying linen for Rendezvous clothing!
I also love your rickity Chicken coop with the star on it, adds lots of personality. It's my kind of thing!
Can't wait for updates!
Enjoy your day
Mercy
Wow! I'm pouring myself a Dr. Pepper just to read this post, as it's exhausting. How will you find the will? I am so impressed.
Oh, wow. You guys are so ambitious! I found your house the other day. I had thought it was the other yellow cottage house-- next door to my daughter's house!
So glad your not going to cut down that walnut tree. I don't know what it is about Utahns, but they seem to love to cut down trees, makes me crazy!
It's going to be so much fun watching your progress! Be sure to share lots of pictures of every step of the way. I'm so jealous of your chicken coop!
Have a great day!
Carol
I love old trees. We had walnut trees and chestnut trees around where we lived in PA. I loved them so much and miss the big ones. Messy, yes.
Oh My! That's alot to get done! Can't wait to follow along as you turn the backyard into a beautiful and inviting space to enjoy. I just know it's going to be great!
p.s. the old chicken coop is lovely, hope your able to save it.
Sounds like your work is cut out for you! And here I can't find any more space in my little gardens to plant anything. You'll have plenty of room!
Brenda
Hi Mimi,
it looks like you have been busy, and will be busy. We are tackling a big project at our house too. It seems a lot of my blogging friends are as well.
I guess Spring Fever. lol
Love your chicken coop, we have an old one too.
Looking forward to seeing your results from all that hard work.
Hugs,
Sue
Wow, that's a lot of space, Mimi. I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with it!
Hugs,
Donna
Neato Mimi! Great befores..the afters should be a knock-out! Love old walnut trees.
Thanks for your kind comments on our pets!
love,kelee
Hi Mimi....well you are certainly ambitious!!...Can't wait to see the finished results.....But I am interested in your IKEA kitchen....I love that sink and their cabinets look terrific but I have never known anyone who has them....They do look like good quality...how hard were they to install yourself?.....Sue
Wow thats alot of work but will be well worth it. Just remember to try and have fun while doing it. ;)
Can't wait to see what you do. I bet you finish your yard before I finish mine:)
Wow. No time for slacking off at your house! LOL You will really, really enjoy the fruits of your labor on this one. I'll be watching.
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