Thinking Green

For months, we have stared at a dreary dirt backyard and counted down the days when we would actually be able to look at a green lawn instead. About a month ago, we realized we had taken care of most of the major projects we needed to do with our new home and so could turn our attention to the backyard. The process first began with picking up as many of the rocks and pieces of junk we could. Seriously, it was amazing how much junk we found in the backyard, and it just continued to surface! We ended up with a whole pile of rusty nails, glass, wires, and even saw blades. The rocks created two huge piles along the side of the house.

We did the best we could, but with a job like turning concrete-hard dirt into lovely green grass, we had to hire the professionals. Here is what the professionals were able to do: dig trenches to prepare for the sprinklers! The second picture shows what the dirt looked like once the sprinklers were put in and the trenches were filled (topped off with the pile of rocks, which we appreciated greatly. What were we going to do with all those rocks??)

With the sprinklers complete, the sod could finally be put in. We did go back and forth between sod or seed, but ultimately with the type of dirt we have, sod was going to be a better fit. And the best thing about it? It's instand yard! The sod arrived at our house early in the morning in rolls. This rolls (which I said look like hohos) are very heavy! My dad said 40 pounds, and although I'm not sure each one is that heavy, it sounds good so I'll say it. I helped move 40 pound rolls from a pallet to a wheelbarrow to the backyard.

Piece by piece the backyard was created and finally, it was finished. I just love going green.