{"id":541,"date":"2015-03-31T23:17:05","date_gmt":"2015-04-01T06:17:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dhoytt.com\/mainblog\/?p=541"},"modified":"2015-05-05T21:22:32","modified_gmt":"2015-05-06T04:22:32","slug":"backyard-in-shape-for-spring-tackled-front-yard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dhoytt.com\/mainblog\/2015\/03\/backyard-in-shape-for-spring-tackled-front-yard\/","title":{"rendered":"Backyard in Shape for Spring & Tackled Front Yard"},"content":{"rendered":"

In the backyard I am pretty much finished with spring cleanup and initial planting and this past weekend was dedicated to cleanup in the backyard, the front yard I did some trimming and planted a few more flowers and put down some black bark.<\/p>\n

In the backyard over the winter dirt and debris that catches in the pores of the aggregate concrete so I performed my annual pressure washing of the walkways. Every spring since 1997 (even at previous residence) I setup the garden haul in whatever dirt,mulch, compost then get the rototiller out and shape everything into furrows, sweep top dirt off walkways, pressure wash the rest of the dirt and then clean the pool of any dirt and debris that gets in there.\u00a0 It’s amazing how much dirt you track just on your feet going back and forth getting tools, going to the store getting beverages to drink etc..<\/p>\n

I also planted some more vegetables and placed some liquid fertilizer from Miracle Grow on my drip system so I can get some auto fertilization action going for my backyard garden. In the front yard I sprinkled some rose 2-1 one fertilizer that takes care of the bugs that gather on the roses and feeds the roses as well. I planted some marigolds and petunias as well in the front and laid out some black bark that really offsets everything nicely. The black bark which I layered in generously should keep the moisture in longer as well during the drought conditions.<\/p>\n

I also pulled out the hammocks and they are ready for spring, summer and fall duty! Took nice dip Sunday evening in the pool and ready to roll for spring and summer!<\/p>\n

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Front Yard Flower Beds Ready For Spring with Black Bark!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Backyard Vegetable Gardens Set to go! *Note Power Washed Concrete*<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Hammocks on both sides of backyard out of garage and ready for relaxation!<\/strong><\/p>\n

*Note Power Washed Concrete*<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Finally pool ready for embrace!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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