The weather it's been gorgeous! I just wish I can stay here in my backyard all day long!
Well, I'm been here in the mornings, watering the flowers and the grass. We removed a trampoline we had in the middle of the yard, it was like removing an elephant from this small space! :D The grass had stopped growing underneath the trampoline, so new seeds were planted.
Anyways, I was taking some pictures when I realized I haven't shared the details of the flower box with you guys.
The idea of the flower box came up as a solution to a problem...
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After building the deck platform, we ended up with a big elevation on that back part of the deck. My BIL was telling me to cover that part with lattice, and yeah, that would've been a good solution. But, I didn't like the top of the retaining wall + the gravel still showing up. Not to mention the odd transition with the other boards on the front part of the deck.
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The idea of building a flower box on that part appeared. Besides, I had plenty of material to build it. Out of 2 x 10 material we built a long box to cover that entire space.
We cut out that space on one end to make it match the elevation on the retaining wall.
The box was secured to the deck and to the retaining wall.
It has two elevations that once filled with soil nobody's gonna know. :)
Holes were drilled for drainage.
Here you have it... Making that side look way better!
As they say, the best ideas come from solving common problems, and well, this is one of those. ;)
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We cut out that space on one end to make it match the elevation on the retaining wall.
The box was secured to the deck and to the retaining wall.
It has two elevations that once filled with soil nobody's gonna know. :)
Holes were drilled for drainage.
Here you have it... Making that side look way better!
As they say, the best ideas come from solving common problems, and well, this is one of those. ;)
For more DIY - Backyard Ideas check these out:
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The deck looks amazing and the flower box is fabulous. I love it.
ReplyDeleteWow, great idea, looks great!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great solution to a problem!
ReplyDeleteAmazing! I love the flower box...you can never have too many flowers. You and your skills!!
ReplyDeleteI love it! I am going to forward this to my sister so she can do this with her deck. I like the lattice, but you see it so much.... so this idea is much better!
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing. Did you use a sealant for this project or is this pressure treated wood?
ReplyDeleteExcelente trabajo, precioso y muy robusto. Enhorabuena y un saludo desde España.
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