Well, after 5 days of destruction and construction, the backyard transformation is complete. (If you want to see the before, I posted photos a couple weeks ago.)
View as you enter backyard.
To the left is the finished patio.
Including the rebuilt wall.
Looking out into the backyard you see the cedar, raised bed.
And in the back corner is the former koi pond -- now filled and planted.
The side path leading to the front yard. New hemlocks block view of road.
The grass still needs to grow in, but I'm very pleased with how this turned out. It is like we have a completely different yard -- it feels much larger, open and more useful for our family.
Wow...how beautiful!
Posted by: Christie | Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 08:17 PM
It looks gorgeous. I can't wait to bring Zosia over to see it in person.
Posted by: Theresa | Wednesday, August 13, 2008 at 08:59 PM
WOw, looks like something off of HGTV! I hope you enjoy many happy evenings relaxing out there.
Posted by: jessie | Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 04:44 AM
Beautiful! Love the new wall. I'm sending a link to my mom so she can see the "after" photos.
Posted by: Vikki | Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 05:42 AM
What a transformation! It looks lovely.
Posted by: Jan | Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 09:17 AM
It looks great!!!! When is the party? I'm assuming you will be having one, so the family can enjoy it too. See you tonight for Heidi's BIG 3-0.
Posted by: Sister - Amanda | Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 09:27 AM
What a successful project! You had a great vision.
Posted by: jill | Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 11:30 AM
Alrighty then.. send your crew over!! I got a set of stone steps to re install after the water line got put through!
Posted by: Denise | Thursday, August 14, 2008 at 03:35 PM