Starting at the beginning of April, the back yard got some major improvements.  The old back yard was basically a mud bog with a 20 year-old, falling down, rotten fence.  The first project was to clear out all the old pavers, live foliage, and fallen leaves.   After this was complete, we installed a floating deck system using concrete pier blocks and 2x6 construction.  The final deck ended up being L shaped with overall dimensions of 15 x 16 feet.  We added a large bench along the parameter, steps, and a railing.  

By the end of April, Long Fence came out and replaced our delapidated old fence.  The new fence is a little larger than the old on as it added about 200 sq feet next to the house as enclosed space.  The last project was to lay down weed barrier and install 13,000 lbs of pea gravel in the back yard to eliminate the mud bog.  Now, the back yard is a nice area we can go and relax in without tracking in the out doors into the indoors.  

Enjoy the photos below.  Click on them for larger versions.