![\"\"](\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/House-before-shrubs.jpg\" "\\"House-before\\"")
<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nAs a reminder, this is what we started with. \u00a0This photo was taken before the house was painted gray, before the shutters and window boxes were added, before the front doors were painted red, and before the previous owner’s landscaping was torn out. \u00a0He didn’t want to mow, and we do want to mow lush green grass. \u00a0First we removed all but one of the big bushes right in front of the house.<\/h3>\n
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![\"\"](\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Yard-half-progree-1024x683.jpg\" "\\"Yard\\"")
<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nNext up was to transplant the three decorative grass plants into our backyard to create some sort of oasis. \u00a0You can also see that we made some \u00a0progress with the ivy.<\/h3>\n
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![\"\"](\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Yard-ivy-1024x682.jpg\" "\\"Yard")
<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nThen we removed all this ivy with weeds mixed in. \u00a0This was a project we did by hand.<\/h3>\n
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![\"\"](\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Yard-pulling-ivy-1024x682.jpg\" "\\"Yard")
<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nI worked in sun and rain pulling the ivy. \u00a0We wanted to make sure we really got the roots. \u00a0Some we were able to dig up so that made things a little easier.<\/h3>\n
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![\"\"](\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Yard-mark-out-Better-1024x682.jpg\" "\\"Yard")
<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nWhile I was busy with the ivy, Mr. Spring was organizing where we were to put our new plants. \u00a0He took a water hose to make a curved line so we could determine where the plants stop and the grass starts.<\/h3>\n
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![\"\"](\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Yard-plants-laid-out-1024x682.jpg\" "\\"Yard\\"")
<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nMr. Spring then placed the plants where they were suggested by Erin from Escapes Garden Consulting<\/a> who helped us come up with a plan.<\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
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![\"\"](\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Yard-newspaper-1024x560.jpg\" "\\"Yard")
<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nAfter planting, we spread out newspapers before we put the mulch on top. \u00a0This is to help with weed control, and I have to say so far it is working pretty well.<\/h3>\n
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![\"\"](\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Yard-removing-rocks-682x1024.jpg\" "\\"Yard")
<\/a><\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nWhile removing the overgrown ivy, we found tons of rocks that were some sort of path leading to the sidewalk. \u00a0We have a pretty steep hill and decided to remove all the rocks for now and decide later if we want to do a path. \u00a0This was another good workout though Mr. Spring did the majority of the moving.<\/h3>\n
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![\"\"](\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Yard-cleared-1024x682.jpg\" "\\"Yard")
<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nHere you go. \u00a0What a beauty with all the ivy gone. \u00a0We decided we need a new retaining wall, but we are putting that off till most likely next year. \u00a0We are hoping to get these projects done in the spring so we can go out and spend our time hiking, kayaking and camping during the summer weekends.<\/h3>\n
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![\"\"](\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Yard-seeding-1024x993.jpg\" "\\"Yard")
<\/a><\/p>\nLast year when we wanted grass in our backyard, we worked for months removing gravel that the previous owner had poured on the entire area. \u00a0After all of the work, we wanted instant gratification and had a professional install sod. \u00a0We were happy with it, but after talking to a grass guru in Syracuse, we learned seeding is the way to go. \u00a0We thought we would give it a shot and listen to his recommendations. \u00a0Here Mr. Spring is seeding away.<\/h3>\n
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![\"\"](\"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/05\/Yard-sheets-1024x682.jpg\" "\\"Yard")
<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nI bet the final step had our neighbors cringing. \u00a0The grass guru said put sheets over the grass seeds for about a week and water with the sheets on. \u00a0This helps the birds not get the seeds and keeps the seeds from not washing away. \u00a0(I don’t know why he didn’t suggest that we use straw). \u00a0We left the sheets on for about a week. \u00a0They are to be removed at the first sight of grass. \u00a0As of now we have \u00a0a little bit of grass coming up. \u00a0We can see it if we stand right by our yard, squat down, and peak. \u00a0We are thrilled, but unfortunately, it wasn’t really showing up in pictures. \u00a0I will be sure to do another update on the progress when I get home next week from a business trip.<\/h3>\nClick here to like The 2 Seasons on Facebook.<\/a><\/h3>\nCheers!<\/h3>\n
Next up was to transplant the three decorative grass plants into our backyard to create some sort of oasis. \u00a0You can also see that we made some \u00a0progress with the ivy.<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nThen we removed all this ivy with weeds mixed in. \u00a0This was a project we did by hand.<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nI worked in sun and rain pulling the ivy. \u00a0We wanted to make sure we really got the roots. \u00a0Some we were able to dig up so that made things a little easier.<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nWhile I was busy with the ivy, Mr. Spring was organizing where we were to put our new plants. \u00a0He took a water hose to make a curved line so we could determine where the plants stop and the grass starts.<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nMr. Spring then placed the plants where they were suggested by Erin from Escapes Garden Consulting<\/a> who helped us come up with a plan.<\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nAfter planting, we spread out newspapers before we put the mulch on top. \u00a0This is to help with weed control, and I have to say so far it is working pretty well.<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nWhile removing the overgrown ivy, we found tons of rocks that were some sort of path leading to the sidewalk. \u00a0We have a pretty steep hill and decided to remove all the rocks for now and decide later if we want to do a path. \u00a0This was another good workout though Mr. Spring did the majority of the moving.<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nHere you go. \u00a0What a beauty with all the ivy gone. \u00a0We decided we need a new retaining wall, but we are putting that off till most likely next year. \u00a0We are hoping to get these projects done in the spring so we can go out and spend our time hiking, kayaking and camping during the summer weekends.<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nLast year when we wanted grass in our backyard, we worked for months removing gravel that the previous owner had poured on the entire area. \u00a0After all of the work, we wanted instant gratification and had a professional install sod. \u00a0We were happy with it, but after talking to a grass guru in Syracuse, we learned seeding is the way to go. \u00a0We thought we would give it a shot and listen to his recommendations. \u00a0Here Mr. Spring is seeding away.<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nI bet the final step had our neighbors cringing. \u00a0The grass guru said put sheets over the grass seeds for about a week and water with the sheets on. \u00a0This helps the birds not get the seeds and keeps the seeds from not washing away. \u00a0(I don’t know why he didn’t suggest that we use straw). \u00a0We left the sheets on for about a week. \u00a0They are to be removed at the first sight of grass. \u00a0As of now we have \u00a0a little bit of grass coming up. \u00a0We can see it if we stand right by our yard, squat down, and peak. \u00a0We are thrilled, but unfortunately, it wasn’t really showing up in pictures. \u00a0I will be sure to do another update on the progress when I get home next week from a business trip.<\/h3>\nClick here to like The 2 Seasons on Facebook.<\/a><\/h3>\nCheers!<\/h3>\n
I worked in sun and rain pulling the ivy. \u00a0We wanted to make sure we really got the roots. \u00a0Some we were able to dig up so that made things a little easier.<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nWhile I was busy with the ivy, Mr. Spring was organizing where we were to put our new plants. \u00a0He took a water hose to make a curved line so we could determine where the plants stop and the grass starts.<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nMr. Spring then placed the plants where they were suggested by Erin from Escapes Garden Consulting<\/a> who helped us come up with a plan.<\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nAfter planting, we spread out newspapers before we put the mulch on top. \u00a0This is to help with weed control, and I have to say so far it is working pretty well.<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nWhile removing the overgrown ivy, we found tons of rocks that were some sort of path leading to the sidewalk. \u00a0We have a pretty steep hill and decided to remove all the rocks for now and decide later if we want to do a path. \u00a0This was another good workout though Mr. Spring did the majority of the moving.<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nHere you go. \u00a0What a beauty with all the ivy gone. \u00a0We decided we need a new retaining wall, but we are putting that off till most likely next year. \u00a0We are hoping to get these projects done in the spring so we can go out and spend our time hiking, kayaking and camping during the summer weekends.<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nLast year when we wanted grass in our backyard, we worked for months removing gravel that the previous owner had poured on the entire area. \u00a0After all of the work, we wanted instant gratification and had a professional install sod. \u00a0We were happy with it, but after talking to a grass guru in Syracuse, we learned seeding is the way to go. \u00a0We thought we would give it a shot and listen to his recommendations. \u00a0Here Mr. Spring is seeding away.<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nI bet the final step had our neighbors cringing. \u00a0The grass guru said put sheets over the grass seeds for about a week and water with the sheets on. \u00a0This helps the birds not get the seeds and keeps the seeds from not washing away. \u00a0(I don’t know why he didn’t suggest that we use straw). \u00a0We left the sheets on for about a week. \u00a0They are to be removed at the first sight of grass. \u00a0As of now we have \u00a0a little bit of grass coming up. \u00a0We can see it if we stand right by our yard, squat down, and peak. \u00a0We are thrilled, but unfortunately, it wasn’t really showing up in pictures. \u00a0I will be sure to do another update on the progress when I get home next week from a business trip.<\/h3>\nClick here to like The 2 Seasons on Facebook.<\/a><\/h3>\nCheers!<\/h3>\n
Mr. Spring then placed the plants where they were suggested by Erin from Escapes Garden Consulting<\/a> who helped us come up with a plan.<\/h3>\n <\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nAfter planting, we spread out newspapers before we put the mulch on top. \u00a0This is to help with weed control, and I have to say so far it is working pretty well.<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n<\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nWhile removing the overgrown ivy, we found tons of rocks that were some sort of path leading to the sidewalk. \u00a0We have a pretty steep hill and decided to remove all the rocks for now and decide later if we want to do a path. \u00a0This was another good workout though Mr. Spring did the majority of the moving.<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nHere you go. \u00a0What a beauty with all the ivy gone. \u00a0We decided we need a new retaining wall, but we are putting that off till most likely next year. \u00a0We are hoping to get these projects done in the spring so we can go out and spend our time hiking, kayaking and camping during the summer weekends.<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nLast year when we wanted grass in our backyard, we worked for months removing gravel that the previous owner had poured on the entire area. \u00a0After all of the work, we wanted instant gratification and had a professional install sod. \u00a0We were happy with it, but after talking to a grass guru in Syracuse, we learned seeding is the way to go. \u00a0We thought we would give it a shot and listen to his recommendations. \u00a0Here Mr. Spring is seeding away.<\/h3>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nI bet the final step had our neighbors cringing. \u00a0The grass guru said put sheets over the grass seeds for about a week and water with the sheets on. \u00a0This helps the birds not get the seeds and keeps the seeds from not washing away. \u00a0(I don’t know why he didn’t suggest that we use straw). \u00a0We left the sheets on for about a week. \u00a0They are to be removed at the first sight of grass. \u00a0As of now we have \u00a0a little bit of grass coming up. \u00a0We can see it if we stand right by our yard, squat down, and peak. \u00a0We are thrilled, but unfortunately, it wasn’t really showing up in pictures. \u00a0I will be sure to do another update on the progress when I get home next week from a business trip.<\/h3>\nClick here to like The 2 Seasons on Facebook.<\/a><\/h3>\nCheers!<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/h3>\nAfter planting, we spread out newspapers before we put the mulch on top. \u00a0This is to help with weed control, and I have to say so far it is working pretty well.<\/h3>\n
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While removing the overgrown ivy, we found tons of rocks that were some sort of path leading to the sidewalk. \u00a0We have a pretty steep hill and decided to remove all the rocks for now and decide later if we want to do a path. \u00a0This was another good workout though Mr. Spring did the majority of the moving.<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/h3>\n
Here you go. \u00a0What a beauty with all the ivy gone. \u00a0We decided we need a new retaining wall, but we are putting that off till most likely next year. \u00a0We are hoping to get these projects done in the spring so we can go out and spend our time hiking, kayaking and camping during the summer weekends.<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/p>\nLast year when we wanted grass in our backyard, we worked for months removing gravel that the previous owner had poured on the entire area. \u00a0After all of the work, we wanted instant gratification and had a professional install sod. \u00a0We were happy with it, but after talking to a grass guru in Syracuse, we learned seeding is the way to go. \u00a0We thought we would give it a shot and listen to his recommendations. \u00a0Here Mr. Spring is seeding away.<\/h3>\n
<\/a><\/h3>\n<\/h3>\n
I bet the final step had our neighbors cringing. \u00a0The grass guru said put sheets over the grass seeds for about a week and water with the sheets on. \u00a0This helps the birds not get the seeds and keeps the seeds from not washing away. \u00a0(I don’t know why he didn’t suggest that we use straw). \u00a0We left the sheets on for about a week. \u00a0They are to be removed at the first sight of grass. \u00a0As of now we have \u00a0a little bit of grass coming up. \u00a0We can see it if we stand right by our yard, squat down, and peak. \u00a0We are thrilled, but unfortunately, it wasn’t really showing up in pictures. \u00a0I will be sure to do another update on the progress when I get home next week from a business trip.<\/h3>\n
Click here to like The 2 Seasons on Facebook.<\/a><\/h3>\n
Cheers!<\/h3>\n
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