Backyard Patio Cleanup at the Blue House
12 photos · yard and landscape
The backyard at the blue house had a paver patio, a screened gazebo, and a couple of overgrown beds that all needed attention at the same time. I pressure-washed the pavers, swept polymeric sand into the joints, set river rock for a dry creek bed where water always pooled, and rebuilt the split-rail fence and gate. Lighting and a clean line of sight from the deck made the rest of it usable again.
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Before Backyard in winter before I started — gazebo, retaining wall, and the patio all needed a pass.
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During Pallet of rubber mulch dropped on the patio — beats hauling fifty bags one at a time from the truck.
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During DeWalt 4400 set up on the brick. Dog supervised. Pavers needed a hard wash before sand.
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During Sweeping polymeric sand into the joints. Holds the pavers tight and keeps weeds out.
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During Dog parked on the landscape fabric while I set up the dry creek bed and rock border.
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During Security cam view from the deck — extension ladder out for some lighting work above.
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During Up the Gorilla ladder running string lights across the back. Best free upgrade you can give a yard.
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During Fisheye of the deck stairs and split-rail fence repair in progress.
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During New split-rail fence and gate in. Bed beside it still needed weeding but the bones were done.
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During My son finishing the lawn with the Ryobi battery mower. Quiet and he doesn't have to mess with gas.
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After Backyard pulled together — house, shed, and the screened gazebo on its paver pad.
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After Quick shot with the dogs out by the river-rock drainage bed I'd just finished.
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