Working our butt's off

Finally got the front yard to a respectable level. As usual it was more work than expected but we really enjoyed getting it to look good. I am pretty sure most of the neighbors think I am on some type of speed drug. Now everyone wants pavers and water features and new plants and lots of other crap that I really don't want or have time to do. Still need to finish off the job with lighting but the front is already rigged up with wiring so all I need to do is buy better lights. How come nobody told me that when you get a house you don't just have to worry about the mortgage there are a zillion other must buy, must buy, must buy. Oh well, I guess you are never too young to declare bankruptcy. Just kidding. Everyone is invited to the Housewarming party on June 21st. There will be plenty of the cheapest beer possible to go around. Hopefully the bar will be finished just in time (Don't worry, I'll have it finished). Cheers

(Before) - or about 10 minutes before. I got a little excited with the excavator and forgot to take a pic before I started. (Before) - The only plant I saved was the yellow shrub but I did relocate it to the center of the window and flanked it with a few junipers.

(Before) Lots of Ivy and unidentifiable nasty plants (UNPs).

(After) Water Feature - Its no GeoHeights but should do for the Lazer pad. I think the pic really makes it look like crap. Much better in person.

(After) - I hope you can tell the difference between the before and after and if you can't just lie to me because my back is really sore and I don't want to hear anything different.

If you can't tell the plants are a little small because... well damn they were cheaper!