We hummed and hahhed about what to do with the front yard. We could plant another pine tree but it would take forever for it to grow to be mature. It was a summer vacation visit to Glenoka Bed and Breakfast that changed things for us. We thought a pond and edible garden in the front would be a great idea.
Klaus worked hard to make this yard what it is. I didn't have one thing to do with it other than some design. The left pic is the stream than comes down surrounded by cabbages, swiss chard, tiger lillies, sunflowers and other plants. The right pic is where the stream ends up (yup, stream goes under out sidewalk) where our goldfish reside. We have an little "orchard" of cherry trees, apple tree, honey suckle and blueberry bushes and lets not forget the pumpkin patch.
The hubby also made the hand rail. He cut the wood into thin strips and glued them together into a curve like that. And I have no idea how many times he took my car to load up on rocks (a lot).
Someone else thought it was special because our yard was nominated for The City of Edmonton's Front Yards in Bloom. Me so proud of him and all the hard work he has put in. Congrat's Klaus!
The hubby also made the hand rail. He cut the wood into thin strips and glued them together into a curve like that. And I have no idea how many times he took my car to load up on rocks (a lot).
Someone else thought it was special because our yard was nominated for The City of Edmonton's Front Yards in Bloom. Me so proud of him and all the hard work he has put in. Congrat's Klaus!
8 comments:
That is such a beautiful job your hubby did! Wow! Gary and I would love a stream in our front yard but unfortunately my hubby isn't as talented as yours...teehee. And it would cost a fortune to get someone to do it for us.
Wow...creativity, hard work, and a whole lot of know how. Beautiful.
What a huge change!! Looks fantastic.
Thanks folks!
First of all, gorgeous photos. Second of all - Love, love, love the edible garden idea! And, last... what an amazing job Klaus did. I know how much work that it. Vanja has done our entire back yard himself. I would LOVE to exchange our front lawn with an edible garden and some running water, but that is not going to happen. Vanja has put his foot down regarding me tearing up any more lawn. Actually, I used to tear it up, but can't really manage that so well any more. So, it is he who does it and I think that is a big part of the reason he has said "no more."
Love yours!
Have you been over to Kevin Kossowan's site? He has torn out his entire front lawn for fruit trees and bushes...
I've been to Kevin's actual home. He lives a couple blocks from me and he has a truly AMAZING edible front and backyard.
That is a fantastic reno!
Thanks Peter!
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