Before any more work could be done to the bridge, the concrete needed to cure for approx. one month. This allowed me to get to our main focus and goal from the beginning which was to get some trees planted. We love trees and we all know how long they take to grow. But like all projects, there is always something that needs to be done first. To plant tree we need water. Agonizing a little over cost and future plans, I decided to run a 2 inch water line (vs a 1 in.) from the city water meter up the length of the lot. This will allow me in the future to continue the water line all the way to near the back of the property (nearly 1000 ft.) with out loosing to much flow/pressure. Thus, fulfilling any culinary water needs that may be needed in other locations of the property. 
The property to the west has what we might call some visual history, so we decided to plant some evergreens (Austrian Pine) along that property line.
We also added some poplars (Siouxland Cottonwood) with the evergreens for variety and they grow faster.
The overall plan includes a tree lined drive, so we got started on that with Shadmaster Honeylocust and Skyline Honeylocust alternated with Autumn Purple Ash.
Not pictured, we planted some fruit trees. A Liberty Apple, Mormon Apricot, Lapins Cherry and Satsumc Plum. Also planted were Globe Willows, Weeping Willows, Cottonwoods and a Autumn Blaze Maple. Total trees planted in the fall of 2011 (54).
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