Maple Tree Final

To finish off this round of improvements to the Japanese Maple tree I topped the planter off with medium screened compost and raked it smooth and pretty. Then I brought some more gravel from my quarry to fill around the outside of the planter.
To better position the swing I needed to adjust the patio border out a little. The area under where the swing had been also needed re-surfacing. Using my spike sandals I tromped around the area. This loosened the gravel enough to rake it out to a better line.
Brody seems to approve the work. Not bad seeing how I did not spend a cent on this project.

I was told this tree should reach about 30' tall. I foresee people sitting underneath this tree, years hence, in a neat urban design. For the time being we can just sit next to it.