December 2023 Path Improvement Project

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Over the years since the Garden was dedicated in July, 2006, keeping the pathways clear and safe for visitors has been an ongoing challenge. Teams of volunteers tried to address the problems of drainage and erosion, along with encroaching vegetation, but it became obvious that the solution was beyond the scope of our volunteers and the equipment available to us. In 2023, the Board of Directors contracted with Gilley Construction for a major project to level the paths and install material that is water permeable, eco-friendly, and easy for visitors to walk on. Work started on Monday, December 11th and finished on Friday, December 15, 2023.

Many thanks to the Grounds Team members for everything they do all year long to maintain the Garden, and especially for their hard work to prepare the areas before Gilley Construction brought in the heavy equipment. As you can see from the before and after images, the results are wider paths that will be easier to walk.

Border path – Before
Border path – After
Paths near the Meadow – Before
Paths near the Meadow – After
Area by the Butterfly Bench – Before
Area by the Butterfly Bench – After
Raised beds area – Before
Cottage Garden area – Before
Overgrowth removed to widen the path
Heavy equipment to apply the gravel
Tamping machine to compress the surface
Leveling the area by the pavilion
Next to the Cottage Garden
Raised beds area
Raised beds & Wisteria trellis – After
Raised beds area – After
Honor Box & Shed area – Before
After – No more mud next to the shed!
View from the main patio of the much improved paths!

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