This is a pic last spring when we were just starting the backyard, unfortunately I never took a pic before we started last weekend.

Here is the after pic last weekend, I have to top up the flower beds with soil, get the plants in and mulch it. I'm so much happier with the space now and no nasty grass, plus no more mowing...ha.

It's all still a work in progress, but I'm pretty happy with the results so far.. I'll try and post some updates soon.