The Reason Why...

I would like to fill you in on the reason why I haven't had a post since May. In the subdivision we live in one has 6 month's from the time one moves in to submit a landscape plan, get it approved and implement the plan. Well the HOA gave us a break over the winter (a bit difficult to do it then with the frozen ground and all) but with the arrival of the spring and summer a letter came stating we had one month to finish it or we would be assessed a fine for July & August ($200 a month). We have been working on the landscape little by little since we moved in...the picture to the left is before we started, but it wasn't enough to stay the hand of the HOA. I decided to step it up and get it done...that meant little to no golf for a month and a half!! The horror!! well...I think I slipped a few rounds in...but don't tell anyone. I have a great wife who understands my needs and is very giving...very cool.

With the help of my wife and kids we were able to complete the task in time and way under budget!! We have a ton of man (woman & kid too!!) hours in this landscape but I think it turned out well. Here are a few images of the progress and the finished product. We have a dry riverbed that goes from the front to the back yard...these rocks were all gathered from our yard...this soil breads rocks!! We had a lot of help from our local nursery Spring Creek planting trees. They gave us a great deal and planted them all within a day...it was great!

Look at the views we have...this valley is incredibly beautiful...plus the golf here is spectacular...5 18 hole courses and only $40 for 18 & a cart...so nice!!