Day 3 of my Southern California Japanese Garden Project was dedicated to upgrading the current Sprinkler Values. I should point out that these days are generally separated by weekends and in some cases multiple weekends, they just reflect project days. I have 3 sets of sprinkler values in my yard, each assigned to a separateContinue reading “Step Three – Sprinkler Value Upgrade”
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Step 4 – Fence Remove and Replacement
The fence was originally installed using the existing chain link posts with 2×4 wood beams attached horizontally between the posts with the individual redwood planks nailed onto the 2x4s. The first step in replacing was removing the existing fence which was easily handled with a rubber mallet to remove the planks and then my MakitaContinue reading “Step 4 – Fence Remove and Replacement”
Step Five – Rain Gutter
Due to the pitch of my roof and our previous room addition, a good deal of rain water is expelled from my roof into a key area of my planned Japanese Garden. The water, which is running over roof tiles seems to develop a level of toxicity which is harmful to my potted plants. I witnessed thisContinue reading “Step Five – Rain Gutter”
Step 6 – French Drain & Dry Well
The Second part of Rain Gutter project was to divert the run off from the roof to an area where it would be less disruptive to my Japanese Garden. To complete this project, I decided to dig a trench from the end spout of the Rain gutter across my garden and install a french drain.Continue reading “Step 6 – French Drain & Dry Well”
Step 7 – Bamboo Fence
When I initially started my Japanese Garden project, I wasn’t sure if I was going to incorporate fencing or simply utilize plants and trees to provide something interesting to liven up the existing block wall that borders my side yard from my neighbor’s driveway. After seeing the frequent use of bamboo in the Japanese gardensContinue reading “Step 7 – Bamboo Fence”
Step 9 – Water Basin
One of the key elements of many Japanese Gardens is the water basin. From my research, I have come to understand that the water basin has the very practical application of providing a Tea House visitor with a means of cleansing oneself prior to entering the tea house. While visiting several temples in Japan, IContinue reading “Step 9 – Water Basin”
Step 11 – Water and Electrical
When I started this project I wanted to construct a garden that wouldn’t create a lot of extra daily/weekly upkeep. I also wanted to create a space that was usable both during the day and the evening. In order to help with the reduction of upkeep, I decided to utilize containers for most of myContinue reading “Step 11 – Water and Electrical”
Backyard Pool Project
A few summers ago we decided that as a family we’d get more use of our backyard if we had a pool. One of our reasons for purchasing the house when we did was its good-sized back yard. Our prior house in San Gabriel has the drive way and garage behind the house (theContinue reading “Backyard Pool Project”
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