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Landscapers, Brian Ferrell, and his assistant used lots of boulders to build a retaining wall in our back yard, addressing longstanding erosion issues  which previously had limited our planning options severely



Stepping stones invite grandchild exploration of our short short but interesting shaded trail, and large Chilton stone steps make it easier for exploring types to get up and down the steep hill.



Nana and I used leftover bricks from our brick walk to provide a better base for the firebowl
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Hilary said…
Your backyard is a favorite place for our boys!
October 16, 2011 at 9:09 PM
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