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An Outside Rental Complex Upgrade
Cordoning Off the Area for Foliage Removal
Cordoning Off the Area for Foliage Removal
Safety is of utmost inportance and keeping bystanders out of any work area is one of the first steps in performing this type of work.
The Foliage (Mostly Weeds) to Be Removed
The Foliage (Mostly Weeds) to Be Removed
First, the weeds and overgrown bush are removed. Then the soil is to be removed down 6" so that landscaping gravel and some shrubbery can be installed.
The Bush at Left in the Photo Obstructs Windows, Scratches Siding, and Blocks Roof Downspout
The Bush at Left in the Photo Obstructs Windows, Scratches Siding, and Blocks Roof Downspout
The nearly dead bush serves no valuable purpose and will be removed to down below the level of the landscaping gravel.
Weeds are Removed to Show the Area to Be Excavated and Landscaped
Weeds are Removed to Show the Area to Be Excavated and Landscaped
The bush also restricted the water disbursion of the roof downspout.
Once Foliage was Removed the Landscaping Could Begin
Once Foliage was Removed the Landscaping Could Begin
Weed fabric was placed and covered with 1.5" washed rock.
Barriers are Installed and Starter Shrubbery is Planted in Two Locations
Barriers are Installed and Starter Shrubbery is Planted in Two Locations
The concrete fill-in between the 6" curb and the asphalt was also done by myself but I did not have time to take any photos as the concrete was flash-setting and I was alone when finishing it.
Landscaping Feature Complete
Landscaping Feature Complete
Parking lot gets a wash down and the job looks good!
Plastic Gets Brittle with Age
Plastic Gets Brittle with Age
This dryer vent insect/rodent flap was discovered to be broken and can be seen in the photo above just above the wheeelbarrow.
Replacement Cover Looks Good!
Replacement Cover Looks Good!
It can often be the small touches that add the greatest value.
Another Overgrown Area at the Back of the Complex
Another Overgrown Area at the Back of the Complex
It is difficult to determine what, if any, desirable plants are growing here.
There is Actually a Flowerbed in Here Somewhere
There is Actually a Flowerbed in Here Somewhere
During the "Hack Back" process it was discovered that there was a healthy group of flowers hidden in the back.
Rocks and Weeds
Rocks and Weeds
The weeds have no recycle value but we can always find a use for the rocks when it comes to landscaping.
Downspout Gets Temporary Drainage Hole
Downspout Gets Temporary Drainage Hole
A temporary drainage pipe goes below the surface of the planting bed soil to keep it from washing away in storms until the last piece of pipe gets reinstalled.
Digging Up and Replanting
Digging Up and Replanting
These flowers are dug up to be replanted in a group off to the side in a much better location.
The Area That Had Been a Mess Gets Planted With Grass
The Area That Had Been a Mess Gets Planted With Grass
This area should be much more attractive and easier to maintain going forward.
The Other Side of the Step Gets Some Seed as Well
The Other Side of the Step Gets Some Seed as Well
This should make for more new grass on each side of the step and will look much nicer.
Repurposed Rocks Make a Nice Planter Barrier
Repurposed Rocks Make a Nice Planter Barrier
A very nice landscaping feature for sure.
The Rain Water Provides Moisture Until Pipe is Reattached
The Rain Water Provides Moisture Until Pipe is Reattached
This helps when the sprinkler system has not been turned on yet.
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