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Backyard transformation on a budget

Every nice backyard didn't start with a huge budget. This transformation was accomplished by tackling one project at a time over the course of 3 years. By pampering the soil you can encourage the tiniest of plantings and the sparsest of grass to fill in while the bigger projects such as a new deck and a DIY fancy gate are eventually built. The end results are a lush "looks like it's always been there" escape.

See more of the photos here at http://hillcountryhomebody.blogspot.com/2011...

13 Comments

Becky H Tampa, FL

Holy cow! I can't believe it's the same place. Dynamite job!! Totally amazing.

on Jul 22, 2012 · Like 2
Douglas Hunt New Smyrna Beach, FL

You really did a phenomenal job. No one would ever know that was the same place.

on Jul 23, 2012 · Like 2
Teresa D Snellville, GA

Wonderful! Great inspiration for others struggling with makeovers on a budget.

on Jul 23, 2012 · Like 2
Susan S Fredericksburg, VA

WOW Hill Country - this is awesome!! Talk about turning it from trash to treasure. Total transformation there!

on Jul 23, 2012 · Like 1
Ellen H Cullman, AL

I started through the photos and thought it was a great space, then I go to the before pics: Amazing transformation.

on Jul 23, 2012 · Like 1
Sherry L Deridder, LA

A step at a time. The results are really nice. Love the deck.

on Jul 23, 2012 · Like 2
Kelly S Bremerton, WA

Your place is why it's ok to do a little each year as budgets, both time & money, allow. Wonderful transformation.

on Jul 23, 2012 · Like 1
Dusti B Carmichael, CA

Beautiful!!! Thanks for sharing!

on Jul 23, 2012 · Like 1
Hill Country Homebody Austin, TX

Thanks guys! It was definitely a labor of love and so gratifying in the end!

on Jul 23, 2012 · Like 0
HoopHasIt Dallas, TX

Wow! Now that was some creative work!

on Jul 24, 2012 · Like 0
Jeanette S Atlanta, GA

I love this! Very beautiful and a great reward for years of work. I was moved by the remark about "pampering the soil". I re-learned this lesson this year when part of my lawn was looking scraggly. My lawn care service provider suggested that we needed more lime in a certain area. I scattered a few pounds of lime around and now that part of the lawn is lush too!

on Jul 24, 2012 · Like 0
Becky H Tampa, FL

Wow Jeanette S., this very thing happened to us this year too! It was the first time we've ever needed to add something like that to the soil, but the sod responded beautifully afterwards.

on Jul 24, 2012 · Like 0
Nancy S Erie, PA

I don't know why it took me so long to see this, but I'm glad I did. You 2 did a fabulous job!! And the "Hubs" name cracks me up.

on Nov 26, 2012 · Like 0