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Sunday, 11 November 2012

Turf plans

dirt path 

Renovating an older home has a way of destroying the yard. We are currently left with large patches of dirt here, there and everywhere... which has not been helped by the extremely dry weather we've been having in Brisbane.

When the external side stairs were rebuilt, we pulled out an old garden bed and removed a lot of old concrete which formed a path to the stairs. Now that we've been pathless for a few months, we are planning on laying turf  with some stepping stones leading to the stairs...as in the image below.


The lawn has a softening effect that appeals to me and it also has the added benefit of being an affordable option compared to laying an aggregate concrete path which we were thinking of initially. So, now we are researching turf options and 'how to lay turf' instructions. I can't wait for it to happen.

Stay tuned, as Jason may be casting off his hi-vis shirts for some shirtless turf laying action. You'll also be pleased to know that he's embraced the metro manscaped hairy chest look over his previous 70s porn star hairy chest look. It's his new Fun and VJs summer look to keep the punters happy.

18 comments:

  1. blogger11 November 2012 at 21:10

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  2. Naturally Carol11 November 2012 at 21:13

    The plans look wonderful...will the grass get enough sunlight there?

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  3. Jennifer, Decorum11 November 2012 at 21:59

    I have so many jobs for Jason with or without his shirt when he's finished at your place!

    Jennifer xx

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  4. Jane and Lance Hattatt12 November 2012 at 01:19

    Hello:
    This is a most attractive option for producing a path. The stepping stones will provide a practical pathway and will really lead the visitor in the direction in which you wish them to go. Our advice would be to buy good quality turf and to prepare its foundations well. In that way it will thrive in most conditions and will stay looking green and flourishing.

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  5. Dinesh12 November 2012 at 02:52

    I have so many work for Jason with or without his shirt whenever he's completed at your put! !

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  6. Valerie12 November 2012 at 03:30

    I'm loving all your and Jason are doing to your home, it's looking great. I was wondering about sunlight there too. Grass can get patchy in shady areas. You'll have to change your banner to the new silk purse soon!

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  7. Dana@Mid2Mod12 November 2012 at 04:33

    That is going to be such a great look! I can't wait to see it when you finish. I think we're planning to do something similar in my back yard soon.

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  8. Katrina12 November 2012 at 05:30

    Haha I'm laughing at your husband! Bet the grass will look fab X

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  9. Caroline12 November 2012 at 07:15

    My goodness, not only can he paint but landscape as well! Really like your inspiration photo - that will work nicely. If you're worried about lack of sunlight, try using Sir Walter Buffalo (which does really well in shady areas and is a little more drought resilient that other varieties such as couch.) xx

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  10. Tangled Cobweb12 November 2012 at 07:50

    We are also looking at turf options for a small area and have decided on 'synthetic turf' since we have no grass at all.

    I do like the photo you showed of the grassed area, the stepping stones make it look less plain.

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  11. Pooch Purple Reign12 November 2012 at 09:56

    im tuned ..... :)
    ~ laura x

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  12. pimpmybricks.wordpress.com12 November 2012 at 12:10

    metro manscaped hairy chest look - does this mean Jason will be sporting topiary on his chest? If so I vote for elephants.
    PP

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  13. The Distressed Mother12 November 2012 at 15:36

    I've turfed a few times with great success so I'm sure the Shirtless Wonder that is Jason will do a fab job.

    TDM xx

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  14. Unknown12 November 2012 at 16:31

    ha ha. Like the soft look of turf .. and chest hair?

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  15. Anonymous12 November 2012 at 20:46

    I think that will all look great. I love gardening and setting up yards and gardens. I am obsessed with geraniums here at present. Mxx

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  16. Anonymous12 November 2012 at 22:06

    Hi ... we have done exactly what you are planning i.e. laid turf with big square pavers as stepping stones. Looks fantastic. You must use good quality turf. We have found Sir Walter to be the turf of choice ... always green and lush ... even in the dry weather we've had for the last few months, the grass is always green ... only problem it does grow very quickly ... but Jason being the "action man" he is it won't be a problem ... trust me the Sir Walter always looks stunning. Good luck ... look forward to the photos.
    Anonymous Natalie

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  17. Kitty12 November 2012 at 22:39

    Get the shirt off him, what else can I say?! LOL!!!

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  18. annie14 November 2012 at 06:44

    Mine loves to turf. He turfs when stressed or happy or bored. In fact much of our previously wild yard has now yielded to the lord of the turf. Go with the Sir Walter as it survives anything including three boys playing endless summer cricket. Jason could shave some little square patches in his own chest turf for a graphic match.

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