Holly - Your Hew looks great with that scalloped edging! Your dh is amazing!!! I wished my dh was more into gardening! I absolutely love your new area with the seating arbor, walkway, and eventually a greenhouse! I am so impressed with your vision and hard work! It's going to be awesome when it's all done!
Also that is interesting that the wood used is reclaimed from an old carriage house. A piece of history! That's really cool.
You should have a plaque made to state that and place it somewhere on your new arbor. It would be neat to display that information for anyone visiting!
I think you are adding some beautiful plants in your new area. Climbing Hydrangeas and Roses! Oh yes! Definitely will be a sight to see when they are bigger! It will be your own private little piece of gardening Heaven! I hope you will keep us update as the new areas progress! I love seeing what you are doing and love your ideas!