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Hi everyone,

Thank you SO much for the feedback and great ideas! I now have an arsenal of ideas and actually picked up a few gardening books at the library. I have been all over Craigslist the past few days looking for furniture as well. I actually just added rope lighting on the deck and it looks great at night!

Rest assured, I definitely walk my dog! He is a whippet/boxer mix and highly energetic. I even have a dog walker a few times a week, as I have 2 jobs and am in a dual master degree program...the backyard is more for right before bed kind of thing. Plus, he needs a place when we are out there together.

@RURAL AND RUEFUL - I never thought to use the area under the deck, but you're right; Nash loves exploring around there and cleaning it up and actually using it is a nice idea.

@PARNASSUS - I love the idea of those decking squares because the concrete is so ugly! I definitely won't be attempting such a project as removing the concrete.

@MAMA GIGI - super cute...definitely on the track of what I am going for. Plus, your kiddo is adorable! Thanks!

@AKAY and PAUPERPOSH - All awesome ideas and tips; thanks!

@POODLEGIRL - what a great idea...unless we go to the park, around the block and pavement it is, so that makes sense. I definitely worry about rats, and other things, especially in Baltimore, so I will absolutely look into doing this.

Thanks again for taking the time to offer up some great ideas and advice!!

Shawna