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Took some pics on my back yard...

My meditation area where I can listen to the babbling creek below...


I want to decorate this area with flowers later and clear out some of the brush and vines so I can see the creek better.


a pretty flowering tree in back...


an abandoned orange grove behind my house...


the back corner patio. The previous owner left me the table, chairs and umbrella.


my back patio where I can sunbathe in total privacy! Have some plans for this area later, maybe a water feature, lattice along the wall, pull up the pavers along the wall to plant some flowers or vines, and then maybe a swing or glider back there...


this weedy mess will be my fruit and veggie garden. I plan to extend the raised garden to the fence and plant veggies in there. Then plant raspberries, strawberries and maybe something else on the lower areas.


the side yard along the creek. I want to widen the planting area from the wall and put in a mini Japanese garden along there with some type of bamboo to cover up the front of the wall. The pavers I remove from the back patio, I will use to make a walkway along here to the back.


view of my outside porch...


view from my outside porch. The creek is just below the concrete wall.


the front of my house without the ugly awnings...


these areas in front will be replanted. Will be moving the two rose bushes elsewhere, maybe by the mailbox.


this area along the driveway will get cleaned up and planted with maybe small palms and succulants. The rock area belongs to my only neighbor who I never see.


this is in front of my house next to the creek...pretty ground cover that is blooming with pink and yellow flowers now.


Lola in her catio...

Looks very nice! Show us again when you get everything planted.

Love it Barbie. It’s beautiful. I also love the catio. Looks like Lola approves. How about Emily?
Sandi

Emily hasn't been out there yet. She is a little scared of it but i am sure once she gets used to it, will love it. I will probably have to get in there with her until she feels comfortable. That's what I had to do with Lola.

What a great outdoor area, Barb. So much to work with. Love it and am sure you will continue to put your personal stamp on it. (A great place to cut hair too) carold

Very nice space. Lots of nice established plants already along with your ideas will really make it a personal paradise.
thanks for sharing it with us.

You know, you might want to think about hiring someone to come and clean the yard out, giving you a blank slate to work with. MUCH easier to get motivated to do something when you get to start out fresh. I bet there's someone who does that kind of thing in your park ...

Laura

it is going to be really nice and Laura has a pretty good idea....something to factor in see if it's affordable
sheila

Your yard looks huge - lots to keep you busy with your good ideas. Love the back patio area. Can't wait to see pictures as you finish each area.

Linda

What a nice home you bought. It will be more your own with each change.
Velda

Barb, your place look FABULOUS!!

I can clearly see why you fell in love with it.

A word of advice: take care when pulling up pavers. They may be there for a reason - and maybe not just to cover bare dirt.

Looking forward to pics as your work progresses!!

Anne

Looks great, love that moss rose ground cover, always been a favorite with its many colored little flowers

Loved the pictures of your yard, Barbie. It is much larger than I had pictured. Thanks for posting. Lyn

Very nice Barbie. You have many outside spaces to enjoy. I like what you have planned for each area. Enjoy your yard. Peggy

Green leaves on trees, green grass! What is that? I'd even be happy to see the green weeds right now! It looks very nice Barbie! I'm just "green" with envy of your green. Winter in April is starting to wear very thin on me.