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Friday, July 24, 2009

Summer Survey - Project Line-up (So far)

This is my cool weather improvement projects line- up so far.

Finance and Budget

I need to create a financial report for all the projects. I mark the beginning of this endeavor with the preparations for the fence. That began around the first of February. I have the receipts for all my purchases since then. The budget is an obvious part of these plans but at this point I don't have any account documents in hand. My budget has been to figure out how to do everything without spending anything. This is not really the best way to think. An ability to put the financial account into the record will bring greater ability all-around.



Sidewalk Yard

Remove sod and soil to make grade that will drain sidewalk. Recover 45 cubic feet of top soil and 90 square feet of mixed sod.







East side front

Re-build bed and prepare for spring flora.








Front yard beds

Rebuild, re-space border grass, plant something intermediate in height between border grass and Nandinas.







Hydrant Tree

Make a picnic area. Add soil and propagate grass to raise grade several inches. Improve step path.






Charcoal grill

Design and build a better, more permanent grill.









Herb garden

Clean out and re-situate; prepare for new crop next spring.







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