Chaos of the Back Yard

     


     It may not look much better in a month or two, but thought I'd share what I'm starting with in my back yard. I had to do in a few short videos, but I think you'll get the idea of the chaos I'm working with. This is just the fenced in back. I've got two sides and the front to work on as well. Baby steps, right? 



     Life's been challenging and I can't commit to any timeline or project completion date. I'll incorporate yard work as I can, a bit each day weather permitting, taking any help offered. I've rambled on so much, I thought visually seeing the starting place might put a picture to the mountain of work I'm taking on. 

Edit: I filmed this on Friday. Over the weekend, we got two hours of rain and the bit of green that has burst through already makes me feel more positive about this. It's still going to be a beast, but any little progress will be satisfactory. 

* I've been making a few posts ahead of time. I might need to pause for a bit, but this like others, was written ahead and scheduled to be published.

Comments

  1. AprilApril 22, 2025 at 7:04 AM

    Sam, absolutely BABY STEPS!! As you noted, your life has been challenging lately; give yourself some grace.

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  2. AnonymousApril 22, 2025 at 7:24 AM

    Progress is progress be it 5 minutes of 5 hours. Yardwork is such terrific therapy-fresh air, visual improvement, physical activity :-) Take good care of YOU!

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  3. ScarletApril 22, 2025 at 8:11 AM

    It's so lovely to hear your spoken voice after reading your written one for so many years. Little and often and you'll get there with your garden x

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  4. AnonymousApril 22, 2025 at 8:15 AM

    You can do this! It just takes time! (Kay, Kim's Sissy)

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  5. AnonymousApril 22, 2025 at 8:54 AM

    You have such a kind voice, it’s so pleasant to listen to. I have no doubt that you’ll make your yard a beautiful haven! JoAnn

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  6. LoriApril 22, 2025 at 10:19 AM

    My brother always tells me, if you can dream it you can do it.
    It looks like you have the perfect size back yard. Not too big, not too small. Ours is way too big and I wonder sometimes what we were thinking.

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  7. Anne in the kitchenApril 22, 2025 at 10:32 AM

    I have a friend who had a back yard that needed much love. When she remarried and had some help she fretted about the amount of work it would take and didn't know where to begin. Her new husband said they would start in one corner and once they were done with it would move outward. It took them a couple of years, but the end result was gorgeous and they accomplished it without killing themselves.
    Just remember it is not a race!

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  8. KirstenMApril 22, 2025 at 12:42 PM

    I'm looking forward to watching your progress - as you say, baby steps! I was out in my back garden for an hour this afternoon and feel so much better for it.

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  9. SharonApril 22, 2025 at 7:48 PM

    It's a great project to take on and every bit works towards the future goal. That's what I'm telling myself as I'm trying to declutter the house. I think working in the garden when there are digging dogs around is a losing battle! Daughter and son-in-law just get one thing patched up another hole appears.

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  10. AnonymousApril 22, 2025 at 7:56 PM

    I think it is a fantastic space! Love your patio! I wouldlike that in my back yard but it goes under water when it rains a lot. I think the raised beds you have will be awesome out there. Cindy in the South

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  11. LindaApril 23, 2025 at 4:52 AM

    If get one small thing, tomato or flower, in the yard, I have to go out and look at it multiple times each day. I am so proud of it. You will always need a paver or twenty. If I could give you my raised beds, I would! It will all come together for you no matter how slowly you are able to work.

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  12. Back2OurSmallCornerMay 4, 2025 at 9:15 AM

    One small step at a time dear friend. Make one small section of garden that makes you happy and the rest will follow at its own pace. Enjoy being outdoors.

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