by Jolene | Apr 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
Blue Castle Garden: Year 13 In 2017, numerous smaller projects were completed. Among them, a drainage issue was corrected, a support for a flagstone landing was built and the dry streambed was lined with rubber pond liner. Flaking stain removal continued on the...
by Jolene | Mar 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
Blue Castle Garden: Year 14 (Part 1) In early 2018, a distinctive paver stone pathway was constructed. This replaced the flowerbed gravel pathway and the slanted sidewalk blocks. Built over many evenings and several weekends, this project tied together the front...
by Jolene | Mar 20, 2021 | Construct
Blue Castle Garden: Year 12 In 2016, the primary focus was on repairing faulty stain. A protective screen was added to the back yard fence to shield my neighbors from a poisonous plant and several trees suffered from disease, weather and wildlife damage. A bird bath...
by Jolene | Mar 18, 2021 | Construct
Blue Castle Garden: Year 11 In 2015, the garden experienced many small but encouraging wins. Construction work carried on with the addition of a short retaining wall. With the help of bark mulch, the weed infestation was finally overcome. Certain plants came into...
by Jolene | Mar 11, 2021 | Construct
Blue Castle Garden: Year 10 In 2014, the garden began its transformation. Not fully completed for another seven years, it was finally on the right path. Weeds were beaten back and mostly conquered. Construction work included a difficult repair job on the wooden...
