At the top of the steps on the landing, there is a strange area where our neighbors garage, our fence, and his taller deck fence all met. It is an awkward space and since it will be a focal point at the top of the stairs, we decided to put in a lattice and grow some type of climbing plant. Above is one of the side posts.
Then a frame is built on the ground.
It is put in place. The post on the right is not pounded all the way down into place yet.
The upper piece of lattice is in place, we had to go buy another piece to cut to fit the bottom.
Here you can see it with half of the stair treads resting in place.
We are creating a shade bed by the back door. This is an idea of the shape and a few of the plants that will go in it.
The bushes were planted at the top of the retaining wall. They should fill in nicely over the next few years to cover the ugly cement behind them.
You guys have been so busy! But a real transformation too. You were lucky to have so many helping hands, and Sam as an excellent supervisor :).
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