A vine on the post supporting the terrace roof had grown so big that it totally blocked off access to the sidewalk from the terrace. Going down to turn off water to the pool, as a result, was a tricky and dangerous business, especially at night, when I had to step off onto an uneven area of dirt and plants.  I also had a whole set of lawn furniture I couldn’t use because the yard incline was too severe, the back legs sunk into the dirt, and I tipped over backwards when I sat down on them. Lastly, the junction of the two brick pathways had become a favorite digging site for the dogs.  Solution? A little brickwork and a few plants. 

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The maestros at work.

Wedding of the ways.

Parting of the ways.

Fourteen small shrubs and a few smooth stones filled out the junction

Payday makes for a happy maestro

I meant for this to be a bit more irregular. I can’t decide if it looks more like a footprint or a peanut.

A place in the shade. Scrabble, anyone?

(This post was done at the request of Forgottenman, who has been dying to see what is going on.)