Landscaping

I don't always post landscaping pictures, but when I do the results are pretty dramatic.  We added a sidewalk to the southside of our place in 2021 when we moved in.  Rather than leave a tiny strip of grass, I dug out the grass, put down plastic and added stones.

This was a bit of pain to weed, but overall not bad until this year.  There was an ant infestation which broke up the soil and created a heaven for weeds and grasses.  It was unsightly and annoying.

• 2:00 PM - Start project by removing the rocks and pulling weeds
• 2:50 PM - Start sweeping the ant hill and leaf detritus
• 3:00 PM - Head to Lowes for ant pellets, Spectricide and 25 year Weed Fabric (this is sold in 5 year, 20 year, 30 year and lifetime warranty with prices at $15, $20, $25 and $35 respectively)
• 3:20 PM - Sprinkle out ant pellets, apply Spectricide and finally Weed Fabric
• 3:50 PM - Start replacing rocks
• 4:30 PM - Finish Project

2.5 hours in the heat may not sound like much, but it did take it out of me and I opted for my second shower of the day.  The landscaping was really bothering me and I want to stay on it keeping an eye out for ants and applying the Spectricide as needed.