The afternoon shade was broken by dabs of filtered light beneath the trees, the cleared ground now green with ground cover and sprouting ferns will offer tranquility and relief from heat for the approaching summer.
As we worked up the slope of the property we considered where we would place a hammock on which we could relax in the shade on a given hot summer afternoon.
Looking up the slope toward the east we have not quite cleared all the space under the pines, nor have we cleared the meadow up above.
On the south lawn we see some cleared patches that had previously been covered with wild prickers, vines and other weeds. Even though we have planted areas, only sprouts and seedlings are growing now. We expect the arrival of summer will bring with it a burst of life in the areas we carefully cleared. 
The wall along side the pool will require some more TLC. Atop the wall we have cleared the grass and planted various plants and shrubs that will provide an abundance of color and fragrance. Beneath the wall, we have begun planting ground cover that will be difficult to grow on the gravelly surface.
As the sun sets behind the pine trees, it looks so open and peaceful compared to the mess we cleared. There is plenty left for us to do, we have not even started on the far reaches of the property. 
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