Landscaping

What have we been doing???? 

Following boundary fences the aggregate driveway, paths and alfresco were poured with irrigation and garden lights conduit installed.

We have concentrated on the front -
Brickie constructed a 3 metre long planter/letterbox adjacent the entry path to conceal the water meters and taps; a saga equivalent to Telstra..........
but not before number two son (Luke) dug the foundation trenches and a tap was moved.

We then turned over the existing soil and installed treated pine garden edges.
Organic soil and compost was added to garden beds before plants and mulch.

Irrigation fit off was next followed by the spreading/levelling of gypsum, compost and sandy loam for turf.
Luke returned to help with turf laying.........wonderful to see green grass.

Lastly, feature box was waterproofed, filled with soil, planted and mulched; whilst the naturestrip damaged during construction was top dressed and re-seeded.

Front porch deck, leading from path and wrapping behind planter box is next on list.
Our transformation from dirt to green oasis.
Happy Gardening.



Our Blank Canvas

Pouring Aggregate Driveway

 

Before Wash



Alfresco Formwork and Aggregate Pour



Foundation for Planter/Letterbox

Brickie



John making sure that thing was 'square'

 

Brickwork before cleaning
Front Porch to Path and behind Planter will be Decked




Garden Bed edges in progress



Turf preparation



Turf Laying and Clean Bricks  - Finally some Green!!

Father and Son bonding moment!



 

Rolling Turf and John if he doesn't get out the way!

Are we there yet?

Clean Up Time



Our trusty 30 year old Trailer has worked hard

Ten days later......turf is establishing, Cycads are planted, Naturestrip is top dressed and re-seeded

Letterbox yet to have Stainless Steel Paper Holder and Numbers installed

'Cheal's Pink Weeping Cherry'

Cycads



'Magnolia Black Tulip'

These magnificent buds are enjoying a burst of sunshine

'Good Morning' from my bedroom window

HOME

It is 9 weeks since Handover and Carlisle Homes have us booked for 3 month warranty inspection end of June.......where has the time gone and what have we been doing?

Moving is a huge job, no easier after 36 years of marriage and numerous homes; I still don't enjoy it. Culling and downsizing, will it fit/work, where does it go? aaarrrrggghhh!.......but I love the building process and opportunity to select materials and colours just the way (with a few compromises) we want.   Bar some hiccups at the end which Carlisle took care of, the build was smooth and fast; Carlisle are extremely organized and client focused. 

We love our new home; 'just the two of us' plus BonBon, who at times has exasperated me becoming a Canine Bobcat in the mud.  Aggregate driveway, paths and Alfresco were our priority followed by completion of fences - a wonderful feeling of ownership once boundaries are defined.  After months of building...... to close the door behind tradesmen and explore each room; watching the changing ambience from day to night, sun and shade is a joy.

Tiny things excite you.....wow the HWS/shower is fantastic! as are the kitchen appliances and ducted vacuum - why would anyone build without one (my son did and it drove me insane) to the aaarrrggghhh! the ducted heating won't come on, DOA and fixed within 24 hours phew! to the totally mind bending incompetence of Telstra to connect the phone and internet....I'm a happy lady back on cyberspace so all is forgiven.

Plantation shutters, blinds, venetians and dog door installed plus Theatre cabinet built and feature wall painted. Towel/wc rails, cupboard baskets, extra shelving and a myriad of minor 'hang this/install this' items with trips to Bunnings (why don't we have shares with them) are completed.  Minus the odd picture to hang, some lights to be installed and two more TV's to mount we are extremely comfortable inside. Garage is tidier but until landscaping is completed only one car is housed.

Our focus is now on the outside to turn our mud into an oasis of green...........

Welcome to Our Home.



Entry





Meals/Family




Thru to Theatre Room





Theatre Room





Masterbedroom