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April 2006 - Digging up the yard

Tree removal
A few of the trees would have been in the way of our volleyball area. They had to go!
Tree removal

After digging around the tree, the roots were chopped until we could pull the tree out.
Tree removal

Digging continues around the roots of a second tree.
Tree removal

With most of the roots chopped out, we twist and pull until the tree breaks free.
Tree removal

Two big trees and one small one are finally out of the ground and headed for the firewood pile.
Tree removal

Planting grass
We decided to dig the entire yard one foot deep and turn over the soil to prepare for the grass seed.
Planting grass

Stump removal
This old stump came apart piece by piece.
Stump removal

Planting grass
The digging progresses toward the back of the property.
Planting grass

Digging and raking
As the ground is dug up, it is leveled with a rake.
Digging and raking

Ready for grass seed
The entire yard has had the soil turned over and it is raked level.
Ready

Planting grass
Top quality European grass seed is promised to give us a lawn "like a football field".
Planting

A green lawn
After a month of rain and sunshine, the grass looks great!
green lawn