Back Yard Spruce Up

Dede Diorio Ryle
by Dede Diorio Ryle
1 Material

I was tired of fighting the weeds around my pool. I dug and dug every spring just to do it again and again. So I decided to win this fight with some weed barrier and rock. I believe it looks so much better and maintenance is almost at zero. This makes me very happy!


First I weeded for I hope the last time. Then added weed barrier and then rocks I purchased at my local rock and stone place. Took some 18 x 18 cement patio stones that I found dirt cheap on my favorite site VarageSale (check it out) and painted them random colors and put them down for a pop of color. I took some old pots I had and gave them a good spray painting to add more color pop! It took me and my son a couple weekends to do this but so worth the work!!

Best natural weed killer!

Want to kill weeds without harsh chemicals? Try this highly reviewed natural weed killer that Amazon reviewers swear by!

This is during the process.

Then the end result..

Yes the cement was powerwashed!

Hope this inspires you to get that yard done!

Suggested materials:
  • Weed barrier
Frequently asked questions
Have a question about this project?
  1 question
  • Julie Julie on Mar 27, 2017

    How much rock did you use?

Comments
Join the conversation
2 of 14 comments
  • Tammie ellerbee Tammie ellerbee on May 18, 2017

    Weed seeds gets on top of rock and grows anyway!

  • April ferns April ferns on May 19, 2017

    Back breaking work but if this doesn't work for long I would buy some rolled sod and call it a day. Lol. Add some big pots with flowers instead 😀

Next