Wood fence – GARDEN BEAUTIFUL

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 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 10 – HVAC Fencing

Once I completed the Deck and Water Basin steps, which were the two most critical components to my garden, my plan is to slowly work my way from the end of the Garden towards the entrance and create the elements alone the way. With that being my course of action, the next stage of myContinue reading “Step 10 – HVAC Fencing”