Now that the driveway is in, drainage is added to the one side. (Jun 06)

The excavator dropped off another load of dirt.

New drainage ditch being added. It will consist of perorated pipe and gravel along with a solid pipe connecting to grates to redirect surface water.

Put down erosion fabric that should hold the soil in place while the grass grows.

Couldn't put the fabric in the place that really needed it until the drainage is completed.

Of course more rain.

This is the water coming from the gutters.

Were able to channel some of the muddy water onto the tarps and across the driveway.

Muddy water from the tarps going across the driveway. Didn't want the soil getting into the gravel though some did on the left side.

The grass is starting to work its way through the fabric. Some soil eroded away but not much. (July 06)

Only went halfway up the lawn with the drainage. It can be extended at a later date if need be.

Hopefully water will drain into the grates.

Need to clean the gravel and plant seed.

Another load of dirt allowed us to raise up the lawn behind the wall.

The front lawn at end of summer. (9/06)

This will be a flower bed. Will undergo changes as we are considering adding terraces.

The side yard.

View of the back yard.

Worked on the other side yard late and will finish it spring 07.