Our front yard went through a drastic transformation this summer. It started in June—whenever it rained hard, our basement flooded (not with rainwater...). To allay the problem, it was found that we needed new septic fields, which meant that most of the yard had to be torn up, trees taken down, and sidewalk pulled up. Here are pictures of the transformation, from past to present. (Note: Click any pic to see it in full screen mode.)
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| 2006 - Zen stone garden in front, azaleas in bloom |
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2006 - J. and S. working in the yard.
(This is the best pic we had of wooden sidewalk) |
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| Oct. 2011 - An early snow falls on our dogwood and oak. |
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| Aug. 2012 - Perk test—digging up begins. |
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Aug. 2012 - Last look at front yard, new swale and old trees
(with deer looking on). |
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Mr. Pickles and his sister at work on septic fields.
(Pine, oak and other trees have been cut down.) |
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| Our lovely new doorfront. |
Final note: Stay tuned for spring pics! The front has been re-landscaped and new bushes and flowers planted.
