Recently, we tested the soil and found it suitable for leveling the yard. We spread piles of soil, resulting in a more even ground, and removed an irrigation line for deck construction. Plans are underway for a 13′ x 16′ deck, complemented by a gazebo and flower beds, aiming for completion before summer heat.
Category: landscaping
3rd Winter’s Arrival
As expected, the third winter has arrived, bringing a dusting to the tops of all the mountains in the valley. Here in the base of the valley, we were graced with rain and a cooling of temperatures. However, spring will be back later this week, when we reach back up into the high teens and…
2025 Landscaping Ideas: Creating Our Perfect Outdoor Space
The author reflects on winter while planning summer landscaping changes, notably the addition of an above-ground pool in 2024. They envision a raised deck with a gazebo and leisure space, consulting local experts for suitable plants. The plan also includes removing cedars near the house and enhancing the fence, with the potential for additional projects.
2024 Growing Season Review
Since I slacked a bit at the end of last year with blog updates, I thought it would be best to review the 2024 growing season as a whole. Overall, it was a great growing season, especially with the cost of food being what it is. The fresh veggies are always great to have and…
August Yard Updates
August has arrived, quickly as usual. The garden is in full swing and plants are really starting to produce a lot of delicious goodies. The garden itself is looking very similar to last year, full and overflowing. Though as you can see from the photos above, our skies are a little brighter and colourful this…
June Comparisons
June is still an early month into our growing season, so this months comparisons are mostly about what we were harvesting to process. The numbers on some of the plants listed in this post could be much higher harvests if we harvested the entire plant, but most of what is ready this time of year…
June Garden Updates
We are coming to the end of June and about to celebration Canada Day (July 1), so we thought it would be a good opportunity to provide an update about the garden growth. We have had a few battles, so I feel like some of our plants are a little behind where they could have…
Oasis 1.0
After setting up the pool, we created a temporary seating area to prevent debris from getting into the pool. Using soil from the pool area, we backfilled stackstone walls and covered the path beside the pool. We added outdoor mats, furniture, and a temporary shade, creating a comfortable summer oasis while we plan the final landscaping.
Coleman Pool Setup
The post describes the process of setting up a backyard pool. After considering contradictory advice, the author opted to use blocks for the pool legs, ensuring stability. The pool was assembled with ease, and minor adjustments were made during the filling process. Despite some minor issues, the pool is now in use and enjoyable.
More walls – Stackstone vs Rock
We may be done our rock walls, but we do have a few more walls to build. The remaining walls will all be built out of stack stone, which are much easier to build, though not much less labour in getting them to the location in the yard that we have to take them to….
JK Building The Dream 