Wetlands Work

While we do still have a few construction type projects to complete, most of the focus from now on will be cleaning up the wetlands and the area surrounding the house. We have had an extensive amount of clean up in the actual wetlands. This picture is what the area looked like after the winter.

When the workers raked away all the dead grass and pulled out all the dead weeds, this is what was left.

Next, our landscaper will be planting the first rows of trees and shrubs required as part of our agreement with the county that allowed us to build on property designated as wetlands.
Closer to the house, we have this slope that extends from the fence around the backyard down about 10 feet to the level of the wetlands. This is what the area looked like a few weeks ago.

Now, most of it looks like this. Next up for this area is a watering system, weedcloth, bark, plants and steps leading from the gate down to the wetlands.

I will post more pictures when things are being planted.