A patch of trees in the front yard provides a screen and shade for the house in the summer, and nesting areas for Northern Cardinals and Gray Catbirds.
A v iew of the deck and woodchip path that leads to a side gate in the fenced backyard and out to the shed and start of the loop trail through our woods.
The wildlife pond in the fenced backyard has a mini-deck, much used in the summer for evening meals. It's also a wonderful outdoor office for a wirelessly networked laptop user!
The wildlife pond is landscaped with rocks dug up from the yard, and logs harvested from Red Cedar trees in our woods. A string of path lights around the pond allow us to enjoy it at night too.
A network of woodchip paths that lead to different areas of the fenced backyard, including the mini-deck, hammock and terraced areas behind it, and another gate.
A patch of Jewelweed, one of many native plants we selected for their usefulness to birds and butterflies as sources of food and shelter.
We enjoy a view of dappled woods in afternoon sun as we eat lunch on the deck.
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