Huge Landscaping Project...lots of pics

[stevasaurus 22,237]

I've been wanting to do this for a very long time...needed to do it.  Pictures of the process...

 

 

 

 

 

Hey, there is house back there.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Needed some of this Oak trimmed also.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Done trimming the Oak, and I got to keep the fire wood.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Out come the shrubs.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Setting up the new look.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Planting the new with the mulch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

They just put the new sod down yesterday.  What a difference.  No horses or people were hurt...cool.  Thanks for looking.

 

Sod is done and bushes are starting to bloom...the 2 little bushes are burning bushes...should be great in the fall.

 

 

 

Edited May 3, 2013 by stevasaurus

[dclarke 4,011]

Is that at your house, Steve? I don't remember all the trees and bushes.

[stevasaurus 22,237]

Yes it is Denny...Now...I can see Russia from my house.

[KATO 115]

YOU WEREN'T KIDDING WHEN YOU SAID HUGE!!

Looks good  

[rmaynard 14,926]

No falling from trees. No trip to emergency room  Looks like a pretty successful days work.

[wallfish 15,954]

You must be very happy with it, looks great and gives it that "curb appeal" we all want. Thanks for sharing

[JimD 3,345]

Yes it is Denny...Now...I can see Russia from my house.

You and Sarah Palin can see Russia. lol  It looks great Steve, you picked a good crew for the job! :thumbs:

Edited May 2, 2013 by JimD

[illinilefttackle 399]

Wow! Big Landscape projects have a way of not turning out to be exactly the way you wanted them too-BUT- in your case-it's awesome!  Really looks great-certainly worth the work.  Now at least you can tell us if those pesky Rooskies are coming!-Thanks-Al

[squonk 39,003]

Thank God no ladders were hurt either. How did the toy saw work?

Edited May 2, 2013 by squonk

[953 nut 51,929]

This post should have been on HGTV for sure, nice job!           

[squonk 39,003]

How much were the bucket truck rides? 50 cents? We got an old bucket truck at work. every time we need it it has to be towed! (Ford) :)

[Sparky-(Admin) 19,633]

Looks great Steve! I bet it lets more natural light into those 1st floor windows and brightens up the inside.

Mike..........

[chrisd200(inactive) 55]

So Steve, you are an expert at fixing transmissions and yards! You helped me on my trans so can my yard be next? LOL, Nice job! I am sure you will enjoy it!

[varosd 1,185]

Looks Great!  but, where are the pictures of you, with bandana, sweating, cutting trees down, spreading much...was this a  "carrying the clipboard" job? :D

[dclarke 4,011]

Looks really good, Steve.   

[squonk 39,003]

Clip board in one hand , Stevasauras mug in another and a bottle of Rock n Rye stuck in someplace!

[AMC RULES 36,954]

Now see there...isn't that much better than risking life and limb, climbing your own ladders?    

[stevebo-(Moderator) 8,052]

[buckrancher 2,675]

turned out very nice Steve looks great

 

Brian

[Jake Kuhn 1,547]

That looks awesome steve! And glad to hear nobody fell from a ladder.

[VinsRJ 721]

What a difference! There was a house back there too!

[stevasaurus 22,237]

Thanks for the nice comments guys.  I played the contractor and photographer on this job.  It only took about 2 hours for the bucket tree trimming.  All the shrubs, stumps, remove and replace, only took them one day.  It all went very well.  I'll add a couple of picks when the bushes blossom...they have already started to turn green...might be another week or two.    The 2 little bushes in the front are Burning Bushes...they should really set the whole thing off this fall. I was still able to edit the original post, so I put a couple of new pics there...the stuff is coming to life.

Edited May 3, 2013 by stevasaurus

[bowtieguy 334]

I like it!!!...and ya put the ole WH to work too....didn't see a "mug holder" on it but did notice a comfeeeee boat seat!!..is that your office chair?  

[6wheeler 586]

So, after the ADDAMS family moved out? You decide to get rid of the flora?    Just some useful advice for you Steve. The Rabbits and Deer really like to trim up those burning bushes very close. Little b#$%^&ds. Don't ask me how I know. I haven't told my wife yet. But, the 5 new ones I planted last spring ain't gonna be green for spring. If you know what I mean.

[AMC RULES 36,954]

Watch your step, I'm setting bear traps out by the Hostas next spring.