It only took two months to spread all that mulch around my front yard, but I am finally done. It took so long because I insisted upon digging up all the grass in my front yard and much of the dirt in each of the quadrants before dumping about six inches or, in some spots, a foot of mulch in its place. What I am hoping is that whatever rain falls on the front yard will settle in these basins, eventually turn the mulch into a nice soil, and provide water for the bushes and plants I hope to plant there.
Last week I acquired more recycled and tumbled glass from the landfill by the airport and poured it on the path that winds through the basins. After it rains, the glass sparkles.
All in all, I am happy with the way the project turned out and am looking forward to watching it age. Added bonus: none of the guys who drive around town looking for yards to mow will ever knock on my door again.
Tags: mulch, recycled glass, yard art
