Drawing up the plans....literally

Since I am very un-savvy on the computer and very low-tech I drew up our plans. Literally. With colored pencils.  First off is the part of the back yard before the creek. The lettered items already exist and will stay unchanged. The numbered items are new additions or re-vamped existing features.

a- small maple tree                  

b- playset                                        

c- large pin oak                                    
d- shed                                    

e- large maple
f- 3 small pines                                                             

g- large pin oak and pine          

                                                                                       

1- patio with firepit
2- privacy fence with natural weaving loom                                 

3- teeter-totter
4- dry creekbed
5- sand play area with rock garden
6- log balance beams
7- fairy ring and tree swing
8- bean teepee
9- sunflower fence
10- raised garden beds

11- rain garden      
                                                        

And now for what we call the "way back" (as opposed to the back, the woods, and the way-way back). This is a much more rustic area. It won't be changing much since it has a lot of natural features that we really love. There is a tangle of 2 drooping pin oaks with a wildflower patch under them, a fallen tree (that the kids call "piggy log" for some unknown reason) that is perfect for playing train on and investigating the process of decomposition, a small maple tree perfect for climbing, a couple apple trees that the deer love, and a fire pit. All we will be doing in the way back is adding a picnic table for the perfect summer evening campfire spot. 

the yard beyond the creek

Now all we need to do is wait for the weather to cooperate with us and we can get started!