Well, it took me nearly six months to get around to it and get the money together, but the previously torn up area around the swimming pool is done and ready for plants
The main part of the new area is covered with 6″ x 12″ travertine pavers. The crushed stone is 1″ decomposed granite. The areas of crushed stone will eventually hold planters (to hide the pool equipment) and trees and shrubs at the far end of the pool to gain some privacy and shade back again

