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A year ago…..

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A year ago, I decided to revitalize my boring backyard. Today, I can happily say, I’ve made decent progress, even with major setbacks along the way.

This coming year I will continue working on the erosion issues that seem to plague half of my yard. With a little extra love and continued tilling I hope the flower beds will be a little more hospitable this Spring.  I might even plant a tree or two.

In the meantime, I thought it might be fun to share a couple of before and after pics from this year.

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Day 18: a very sod story

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You may remember I had to repair my yard after a sewer line repair. Part of the repair included re-sodding large sections of the yard with St. Augustine in early May 2015.  After the initial installation Dallas endured one of the wettest Springs in recent history. The rain was a mixed blessing. The rain replenished parched earth and filled area lakes. The rain also eroded areas of my sloped yard which I’m stilling trying to resolve.

A slow, soggy start followed by a hot, dry summer, I’m thrilled to announce the grass has finally begun to flourish. A very happy ending to a sod story. 🙂

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