Meanwhile, a little afternoon before and after. Long term project: the white salvaged cedar is someday going to be fencing. Meanwhile, it's propped up, and the chain link rolled back. But what I really hate is the plywood on top of the big plastic garbage can. There's still more to do, so not really an "after," but here's progress so far. 
Put the refuse brick (which is what filled the grey tub) in the bottom of a galvanized old-school can. Then turned it into a planter by separating with landscape cloth (to prevent the roots from getting into nastiness), filled with potting soil, and replanted cucumbers. And rearranged the cedar. And best of all, moved my old college welding project so that it doesn't get lost in front of chain link, but can be a trellis for some of my many nasturtiums.I'm really liking the backyard right now. Here's a macro shot.
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Your backyard is so pretty and green! Looks like a great place to hang out, drink some lemonade and watch the day go by.
The hydrangeas on the right in the macro shot are gorgeous - one of my favorites
elmtree's Mom
The yard is fantastic! We've seen a lot of bees on the stoop. They're friendly enough, but I like them better in your photos.
Thanks all! And Jamjar, I'm really partial to those hydrangeas for sentimental reasons. At our wedding, we had potted hydrangeas on the tables instead of cut flowers. We gave most away afterwards, but I planted a few in the yard. The hydrangeas you noted is one plant, another is in a container in the front yard. They've gotten HUGE in less than five years!
i know i'm late to the comment party- but on the hydrangea topic- i still have the one you gave me from your wedding, but it is in a pot in a windowsill, and nowhere even CLOSE to the size and bloom of your outdoor guys.
loving your blog
xo
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