landscaping work

These are some older pics, but this work was allowed to happen because the weather has been so cool here this summer. I believe the two days I worked on this, the temp didn't even hit 70 degrees and it was cloudy the whole day. PERFECT for outdoor work.

This project replaces large railroad ties that were built with 12" nails for use as a retaining wall. After removing most of the ties (and discarding them with the dumpster we had during the roofing project), I was able to rebuild the wall with landscape bricks that don't attract bugs and won't deteriorate as quickly as wood. The bricks also look cleaner and allow for curves to contrast the straight lines and 90 degree angles of the house.

Robin returned to check on my work...maybe even snatch a quick meal.