Renovating the Front Yard
When we first moved in the front yard was in quite a state. It was a vegetable/weed garden with rotting wood beds, clusters of tulips were randomly scattered here and there, and about 2 inches of soggy newspapers dating back to 2001 covering the entire yard. Not to mention the decomposing vinyl sheeting on the path and stairs, a fig tree gone wild, rusted old railings, and a crumbling staircase. That was just the start.
Before
During
After
We still aren’t quite there yet, but our neighbours hate us a bit less now (we hope).
September 24th, 2008 at 2:03 am
[...] This Old Vancouver House renovates their front yard. I really want to know how they get their grass so green and lush. North 54th has just installed a clawfoot shower. I don’t think I have seen one of these before. It makes my clawfoot tub seem so ordinary. [...]
September 29th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
@DIY Round Up: Ha ha, only green and lush because it was freshly laid sod. Although, it has held up for the past year pretty well and we only sporadically watered it in the summer…fingers crossed that it stays relatively greenish though!
November 16th, 2008 at 4:21 pm
The retaining wall gives you some “lift” fromthe street. It paints a whole different picture. You had a vision and stuck to it.
July 3rd, 2009 at 3:34 am
I don’t usually reply to posts but I will in this case. WoW
September 21st, 2009 at 2:57 am
Its really pretty cool, great work on your blog! Keep up the good work.