The lattice is a plastic “redwood lattice” and the gravel is ~6” thick 7-10mm “pea gravel”.
I used pvc panels to protect from the rain and collect the water, there’s a tarp on the north side to prevent driving rain, and a tarp under the stairs for a little more protection too.
Still need the creature comforts like a light, organize the shed, run the hoses again, etc, but pumped to have this milestone crossed off, since it was an absolutely unexpected side quest from what we wanted to get done this year, but that’s life.
There will be so many spiders
The fence and deck railing, as well as a good portion of the house already is.
There’s a water ban, so can’t hose the house down, but I leaf blow and use a broom on the stuff they can’t keep to themselves up high.