Backyard makeover with Ekodeck and spray painted fence

[cassieandrews]

After the previous owners of our house subdivided the block, our backyard was left unfinished.

Together my partner and I set out to transform the backyard into an inviting and relaxing space that would bring us so much joy.

Materials

Ekodeck

Stilla Wooden Shed

Turf

Trees & Plants

Grout and recycled bricks

Reticultion

Soakwells

Raised corten steel garden edging

Tools

Steps

Step 1

Full clear out, level yard and dismantle old colorbond shed 

 

Step 2

Install soakwells and retic

 

Step 3

Spray paint fence and paint house

 

Step 4

Cover old brown 70s brick garden bed with recycled bricks and grout

Step 5

Install wooden shed

Step 6

 

Pave side of house with recycled bricks and paint side of house

Step 7

Install Ekodeck

Step 8

Install raised Corten steel garden bed

 

Step 9

Roll buffalo turf

 

Step 10

Add plants, furniture, watch it grow and enjoy!

[Tyro]

Brilliant effort @cassieandrews  & P!

It was great to see those rolls of buffalo grass too! So many people are buying that plastic grass 🤢.... I know buffalo is slow growing, but tell me how will you mow the lawn?  A whipper-snipper?

[cassieandrews]

Haha we’re not fans of synthetic grass either.

We still have a normal lawn mower and whipper snipper for the edges 😊

[Tyro]

You two are real suckers for punishment, that's for sure!  Sell the mower,  buy a bunny, let it fatten up, make a nice rabbit stew! Yum! 😱😂😂 

[Dave-1]

@cassieandrews  and @Tyro 

I keep pushing for the idea of a "Share sheep" for the street. One week the sheep stays at my place, next week over to yours, next week over to anothers then back at mine Would save on mowing cost and time tho my be pricey for garden beds

Dave

[Tyro]

Ooo...tastier, definitely @Dave-1! 

But how would you divvy it up come dinner time?

And there's alot more maintenance ...

Have to shear it.

Also have to worm it.

Also have to daintily tippy-toe around it's droppings for when you go back indoors.

Gotta watch out for  duffers too - especially with the price of meat these days.  A 6ft fence is nothing to them!

Stick with the bunny, I reckon! 

🤔 ...although Guinea Pig is meant to be tasty too! 😂😂😂

[MrsSchroeds]

@cassieandrews 

Anyone know what colour this fence was?

[MitchellMc]

Welcome to the Bunnings Workshop community @MrsSchroeds. It's sensational to have you join us, and many thanks for your question about paint colours.

Hopefully, @cassieandrews can answer your question about their project.

There's a good chance it is either Dulux Monument or Domino, as they are both very popular fence colours in similar tones. You might like to check out this discussion: Fence colour - Dulux Monument or Domino?

Please let me know if you have any questions.

Mitchell
 

[cassieandrews]

Hi @MitchellMc & @MrsSchroeds

It sure is Monument!