Pavers

...with Isotoma Blue Star Creeper:

Laurentia fluviatilis
Easy to grow and extremely versatile because it's rugged; can be used as a lawn substitute, around pools, in the garden, on pavers and even in pots; remains in bloom pretty much all season, until frost; remains evergreen in warmer climates all year; needs some shade in hot summer climates in the summer.
• Height: Low ground level mat
• Spread: 18 - 24"
• USDA Zones: 5 - 9
• Initial Spacing: 12" apart
• Exposure: Full Sun to Partial Shade
• Flower Color: Pale Blue
• Foot Traffic: Almost as rugged as a grass
• Drought Tolerant: No
• Deer Resistant: No
• Scented: No

Stainless steel handrail

The Trex + redwood deck is now functionally complete.
Click on image to backtrack in progression.

Downspout

This collector pipe takes care of 470 sq.ft. of tributary roof area. It carries rainwater directly onto the trench drain in the rear yard.

Torii gate guardrail

6-foot tall privacy screen (otherwise it's a clear view over the fence into and from the neighbor's backyard) is an extension of the deck posts.