Today we addressed the issue of our “yard” by going to Lowe’s and getting a few bags of cedar mulch, a roll of weed-resistant blanket stuff, and a few bags of pine bark nuggets. Zoe frolicked in the garden center, and by the time we got home she was asleep. The rest of our project only took half of her nap!

A little raking, spreading, layering, and more spreading, and ta-da! It is improved. We’ll probably add some green or a little fountain later if this holds up well.

Pictures of our short work.