Blank canvas
Posted on 17 May 2009
All the concrete and brickwork is finally done on our side yard and now I have a very bare and empty space to work with. At this stage, I’m inclined to panic and wonder what on earth I’ve done, but I have to just keep reminding myself how much better it will look filled with plants and the sound and sparkle of water from my new fountain.
The new stucco wall and the stucco patch on the garage wall where the window was removed have to cure for a few more weeks before we can paint them. The dirt to fill the patio will be delivered tomorrow, and the fountain that will sit in the V formed where the garage wall meets the stucco wall will be delivered Wednesday.
Behind the stucco wall Frank will build a new potting bench and shelves and we’ll get everything tidied up and organized (eventually). He’s also going to build a box to hide the water pipes and provide a place to hang my hose.
I’ll move the potted cactus and succulents back to their old positions and hit the nurseries to buy plants to fill that big planter. I still don’t know exactly what I want, so this summer I’ll probably just fill it with colorful annuals, vincas maybe since they take the Sacramento summer heat so well.
(The last photo is of the gate between the house and garage that goes to the front driveway.)
5 responses to Blank canvas
Thank you, Janice! Some of my neighbors, those who favor brown and gray as the only acceptable exterior colors, don’t agree. But do I care? Nah. (Fortunately, I don’t live in a neighborhood where that kind of thing is controlled.)
Chris, I adore the color of your home and pergola. I will keep checking on your progress.
Oh Chris…it’s really nice! You must feel so happy with the results. I love it! Keep the photos coming as it evolves. Such a pretty canvas on which to build a lovely picture.
Yes, getting the toilet back in place is always a high priority! Fortunately none of ours were disturbed for this project, although the water was turned off at the main for a couple of hours one day.
The pathway (concrete & brickwork) is beautiful. You must be excited that this project is almost finished. I have had only a few things done to my place, but each time, I was so glad when things got back to normal once again (such as the toilet was put back in its place after having the bathroom re-tiled!)