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Old 07-05-2009, 04:56 PM   #1
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Front step relocation, new steps, wall, curbstone.

Lets just start off by saying, I am not a landscaper, nor do I want to be. You guys have a talent that no electrician can match, however, I wanted to try and conquer something myself. Critique as necessary.

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First step of this adventure is to relocate the existing precast stair to the side of the porch. I wanted to get rid of them, as I had the mindset that they were only purchased to get our CO. The wife (boss) on the other hand said we spent $700 bucks on em, and we need to find a place for them.





Ultimately, they will have a paver landing, but this works for now.

Next step was to build new stairs. I dug out 18" of material, and replaced it with 1 1/4" processed.







Next was the front walls. Again, dug out, added processed, installed wall. Kinda boring, I know.


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Old 07-05-2009, 05:00 PM   #2
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I started the second half of the wall today.



I also installed some curb stone planters as well last year.



Cut both ends of the stone to make the radius.



Now all the grass has been removed and plantings and mulch installed, but no picture.

How am I doing so far?
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I'm no lanscaper either, but I'd say it looks pretty good to me


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