Boulders

I love rocks, so getting a semi-load of boulders delivered was pretty exciting!

Bog Area

The pipes are going in for the bog area. Bogs help filter the water - this area will be planted with water-loving plants.

Pond liner

The liner is in and the retaining wall block is being installed. Our soil is sand - the retaining wall block locks together and is easier to build with.

Pond digging

 

Step 1 - get rid of the sod. Step 2 - dig the hole.  Aqua Eden http://aquaeden.com/ is doing the installation.

Before....

 

So excited, as this big blank back yard is going to be dug up and a pond installed. The work is starting today. This is something I have been planning for years - just can't wait to see the change. There are seven birch trees waiting to be planted on the west and north sides of the pond, plans for woodland plantings underneath them, new paths to go around it, as well as a fence for safety.

White pines for screening

Added three white pines between the tree line and the road at the back of our property.  The grass is taller than they are now, but white pines grow pretty quickly, which is one of the reasons I chose them. Eventually, they will help to block the noise and the sight of cars on the road.

Front Border in spring

This border is so colorful, with the blues of the evergreens, the purple smoke bush and the gold mound spireas.  It looks good throughout the season.