Yard work...

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All concrete out and lines are cut in asphalt, which will be removed next
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The asphalt was really bad and the thickness in some areas is like 1-1/2", no wonder why it was cracking!
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Better idea of the continuity of the driveway now with all the concrete and asphalt out
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With the new walkway we gain a bed in the front that will need to get planted. I want to put something with a bit of height but have to be careful because of the proximity to the house, walkway and having my power lines coming in that area. There are a couple of Japanese maples of interest but finding them may be a whole different story.
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First pour begins today! It will be the addition to patio in backyard and the space between the neighbors and in front of garage.
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The bad news is that the temps next week being so excessive, they will wait until it cools to do the other two pours.
 

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They decide they would be able to pour today so they are doing it right now.

Progress so far:
Back addition blends right in with what we already had done
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Front entry now is so much more inviting
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Job has been completed... but no new pics.

Still need to move a sprinkler head and add irrigation to the front bed.

Was looking forward to adding a certain Japanese maple to the newly added front bed but the adult size would get into the power line feeding the house and just dont want to take the risk. I have a max height of 10' and the tree I want can get 12' to 15'... but that is adult sized in 25 years. So do I try it and keep it pruned a bit lower so it will fit or actually put in a tree that fits right? lol, Im likely getting a red laceleaf of some sort will end up there, which will fit perfectly. Looking at the Red Dragon because I like the coloration and shape the best.
 

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My experience with trees in the PNW is that they generally grow to twice their advertised height.
Thats why I decided against the 'Koto no ito' maple that I really wanted, it will outgrow the space, likely in a much shorter time than anticipated. Im leaning towards a red dragon at this point. That one will fit perfectly in the spot.
 

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Some pics of the work completed
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My favorite part is the new walkway the the newly made planting bed.
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