We started to plant a few trees now that the deck is just about sorted. The front entrance will feature a mini-grove of arbutus marina trees (strawberry tree).. The evergreens have a nice red bark that will tie in nicely with the fence… drought tolerant and requires little maintenance too (a must-have!). We planted desert museums in the courtyard and north end of the yard… we started with 15 gallons to keep cost down … a little patience is required for these trees to grow. Live in Phoenix? I see ‘em listed on craigslist for free(!).
Removing the hardscape proved to be a good decision. Looking back at the photos confirm what needed to be done. It was only after removing the front patio that we discovered the previous owners had poured concrete over the old, resulting in a good 1′ + of extra dirt around and over the entire structure. This contributed to the water and termite damage around the mudsill.
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The claw makes quick work of demolition.
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Today certainly had it ups and downs. We passed a MAJOR milestone with the pass from the inspector. That’s the good news! However, we started on the side yard and lost a few trees. A large, mature Yucca tree and a brazilian pepper tree. We are attempting to save the wonderful producing lemon tree, jade and cactus. The team from Morales Tree Services was hard at work.
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