A few years back, we took out all the grass (front and back) and I've never had a moment of regret. No more pushing a lawn mowers, edging, fertilizing or worrying about weeds. This is what I wanted in my retirement. We can just sit and relax. We smile when now and then we hear other peoples' mowers. Then it's time for a glass of wine perhaps and more smiles !!!

Elfie - How cozy looking! I like the colors of the chairs. Nice contrast.

What did you replace all the grass with? Pavers?

I, too, am slowly removing most of my grass.

Yes, we took all the grass out and my husband put all the pavers down. This allowed me to indulge in using some big pots and creating that garden room.
The resin "wicker" furniture is fairly old and it was quite faded, so I spray painted it with Krylon plastic paint in a maroon color, which did come out lighter.

Elfie - How nice! Do you mind me asking how big of an area this was?

And I would love to see more photos of your paver garden areas!

I will check out my photos and post them. I do know that the "courtyard", as we call it, has approx. 2,500 pavers. It's quite a large area, very shady, with a large oak tree and an Orange Jasmine tree. I have a couple of different seating areas out there. My husband says he is very sure about that number as it took a couple of months, working on it only on weekends. This was before he retired.
The photo I posted is in the corner where the Orange Jasmine tree is located.

This is very interesting! I look forward to seeing more photos!

No estimated footage of the courtyard area? My backyard is quite large and it would take a LOT of pavers to cover the ground. I can't even fathom doing that! My lot is a standard 80' x 125' lot here in Sebastian.

What a cool and relaxing area that is! I love the colors. I've no idea what an Orange Jasmine tree is like but it sounds like it would have a wonderful smell.

When my young kids are older, I hope to get rid of my lawn and create an edible and visual paradise. Until then I will start a mental file of ideas and inspiration.

We just bought a house with .61 acres. 1/2 is wide open sun and the other half is a pine forest.

My property with house is a quarter of an acre. I would love to have half an acre or more! Sounds like a great plan, Anderwood!

Elfie that is so pretty and cheerful.

Seems like you got a lot of trouble with your mower -orchidgal

I love pavers and your corner of paradise is no exception.
My husband pointed out a garage sale to me a few years ago. We still laugh about it. They had 300 8 pound, 100 year old pavers for sale. They used to line Jefferson Ave in downtown Detroit in the 1800's. I didn't hesitate for a nano-second. I got them loaded, unloaded, stacked, and finally paved a walkway part way around the house. I smile every time I walk the walk.

I wonder how @orchidgal faired through Hurricane Matthew? She may have had mandatory evacuation.

Kathy - loved your old historical paver!

hi lovely seating area, love to see everyones lovely gardens and we all need relaxing areas
we got a veranda to sit in but still has a wall with pots on, do my knitting watch the pond and look out into the garden, after 30 years we got rid of the lawn we have three cars, sons have one each, and we have one
next door house been empty for years so we used their drive Its for sale lost our parking spot sorry lawn
anyway got a nice border still put some photos in

Beautiful and cozy!!!!

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I have a picture which is almost similar to his garden room.

What a gorgeous garden room! The green and white makes it look so cool and fresh!

@orchidgal.

I see there is a glass on the end table with some sort of concoction in it.

Your space is so inviting, and I love what you did with the old antique headboard!

You have a nice designers touch.