July 25, 201412 yr Been trying to keep busy this summer. It's just now starting to get unbearably hot. Here's some of the projects we have been working on. Before: We have a huge oak tree right out front but no grass would grow...just weeds and there were huge roots and tree stumps showing. After: Will be adding more...but slowly as money allows. Definitely want a bird bath in there somewhere. The walkway that we started. It has a little more done now than shows in this picture. I should have gotten the 60lb. bags of cement rather than the 80 so I could work on it myself while hubby is at work. We had to do the steps in cement too bc our wood ones were rotting. It's kinda ugly right now but when we are done it will all be stained/sealed and look nicer!
July 25, 201412 yr Author Different kinds of stepping stones I am working on...I am not an artist and have no idea how to paint/finish these but trying to learn.
July 25, 201412 yr Author And finally my bird feeders that I make. Been saving bottles for a couple years now so they are essentially free! I like free! Bird Feeder: Hummingbird feeder: That's all for now. The pics are kinda crappy bc my camera is a pos...won't take pics in the shade. Oh well...hope you enjoy.
July 25, 201412 yr That looks great Trish...in fact, gives me some ideas for some of the concrete I need to replace around here...those forms looks like it allows you to do small areas at a time...I am sure with our winters (freezing and thaws) I will have to do something to help keep them from heaving....but its an idea...thnx! The tree looks great also..I have the same problems...with ..yep..an oak tree...mine is pretty close to the road to decorate up like yours, so for now, it just has mulch around it :( we are having one of the best summers I can remember...75-85 for the highs,and quite a bit of sun...just enough rain to keep things green...I am sure the heat in Texas this time of year forces you inside ;)
July 25, 201412 yr Author Thanks Joe. That walkway form is called something like Pathmate Random Walkway. It's super easy and works great. I think we will put sand in between the rocks when we are done. Quikrete makes one too but I likes the pathmate one better. Got the two forms at Lowe's for like $25. Not a bad deal. Yep we are just now getting up into the triple digits. My thermometer on my porch says 102 right now but I think it's a bit high. That combined with poor air quality makes it pretty miserable. If you want to do anything outside comfortably, you better do it before 8am!
July 25, 201412 yr Oh wow, how creative! I especially like the bird feeders. Now you have me thinking of re-doing our yard :)
July 26, 201412 yr When you are done, can you come help with my projects? It all looks amazing! Love the bird feeders.
July 26, 201412 yr That pathway mold is awesome. I have paths all over my yard and it takes no time at all. :) Your yard is looking great Trish I love what you did around the tree....
July 26, 201412 yr That bottle bird feeder trick is genius!! Cats and pidgeons kept jumping on my pretty wrought iron one and broke it :( The path will look fab too, how clever is that tool. 3 digit weather sounds a bit grim to even a sun worshipper like me. How do you get anything done??
July 26, 201412 yr Aww trish..... You have worked so hard.....but it looks amazin..... I too love those feeders....
August 2, 201412 yr AWESOME!!! My husband is our landscaper. He does such a great job! Love the bird feeders!!! and the concrete forms!!! :)
August 2, 201412 yr I am also very crafty and thought I would share some of my latest creations A new birdhouse A shaded bird feeder Fancy hummingbird feeder Brand new garden
August 2, 201412 yr I am also very crafty and thought I would share some of my latest creations A new birdhouse A shaded bird feeder Fancy hummingbird feeder Brand new garden I WONDERED where my other cowboy boot went.
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