Diary of a DIY backyard makeover

See how this dream garden became a reality in one year 

May: Planting the pavers
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May: Planting the pavers

The courtyard's flagstones sit on an 8-inch base (2 inches of sand atop 6 inches of gravel). To soften the spaces between the flagstones, Leanne plants woolly thyme, Irish moss, blue star creeper, and fragrant Corsican mint. 

NextJune: Patio plants are chosen


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