In keeping with our sustainability goals we continue to search for ways to reduce-reuse-recycle!
We have gathered rocks, uncovered during deconstruction and initial grading, for use in the new landscape. Wood chips from the downed trees will also be used to amend the soils.
We also have these cool fir tree rounds the contractor cut for us- any ideas? steps, table tops?
Concrete from the old foundation awaits placement as a base for the new driveway.
We even salvaged an old cast iron treadle type sewing machine base left at the property and will use that for 'yard art'.
It looks like we can start with the backyard landscaping design and begin to plant some 'foundation plants' as this area should remain clear of the construction activities. Friends have given ferns, huckleberries, and various plants. We have salvaged plants from our own current yard and while attending WSU sponsored 'plant rescues' in the region. We also have salvaged a number of plants from their original location on the property and have 'tucked' them away in our make-shift on site nursery, all awaiting placement in the new yard!
There are several mature fruits trees on the property, two of which are these pear and apple, we recently had pruned and were told by the arborist still had productive years left in them. So why not keep them! We also have another apple and several types of plums.
We are currently working with the architect on house designs so stay tuned!
update? what's happening out there?
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