Tuesday, April 27, 2010

backyard projects

below are some backyard shots from our efforts over the last few weeks. to be fair, these were some side projects, with our main focus being on the front yard...you know, jazzing up the curb appeal for the neighborhood! (and may i add we are kicking butt on that front...pardon the pun)

the first two are of the "veggie garden" we created. we are [attempting] to grow some peppers, strawberries and summer squash. we also have a "topsy turvy", compliments of my mother-in-law, that will hopefully give us some hearty tomotoes this summer as well! we are still trying to get a fence around this so little buddy doesn't eat or dig up our tender veggies...i did cheat and buy some already budding plants from lowes...since i am pretty sure some of the seeds in the middle may not appear, thanks to my lack of a green thumb...

the pictures below that are a before and after of the backdoor. randomly thought it finally needed to painted to match the rest. we still need to do the trim of the window and doggie door...i say in the same green and my hubby says in a cream...if you have a suggestion - please share with a comment!

and finally is the 3 hour deck stain we did. not too shabby!

stay tuned for more to come :)


2 comments:

Anonymous said...

I have to agree with B on the door issue. Cream would look best.
Melanie

Mama Voight said...

I think the trim should match the other windows. Loving the paint job, staining and landscaping. You guys rock! I really like the rail around the mulch also. Your house has wonderful curb appeal. However, did I miss the picture of the topsy turvy? :)Have to say...I'm not as optimistic about the fig as Matt is. Love to both