My yard is "funky" like I am and like my clothing store is. It suits me. Nestled in the foothills of the Sierras off I-80, we're at about 2300 feet. The winters are unpredictable but the night sky is always beautiful and clear. This year we had lots of snow and the load broke many branches from our Photinia and Evergreen trees. Now chipped into mulch they stay in the earth. My Crepe Myrtle Trees may take longer to flower this year but I know they will.
The backyard is small but manageable. Dropping off to a hill at the side keeps our main area cozy. As long as I can see the Pine Trees I feel like Mother Nature surrounds me.
This weekend I decided to stain the porches front and back, stain the deck and the cement slab patio. It's smelly right now but looks better. I love staining the cement because it ends up having a motley tone to it since the stain does what it wants.
I put in some color and more river rock to deter the dogs from DIGGING! My next project will be fixing the little sunken pond, the jacuzzi and plant some shrubs to fill in the bare spots.
I've created a little peaceful "Zen" yard that allows me some quiet time during the morning hours and at night when the summer warmth stays a little longer, I'll take a glass of wine, sit back and watch the stars and express my thanks for another day.
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