Hedges, grass and the odd shrub

Some small progress over the last week: hedges made for the urban side to keep small children and stray dogs from falling in the canal and the rural side has been done up with flock, static grass and gravel. Originally I was going to put another building across the gravel road from the barn but now I am not so sure; I like the vacant lot look and as the other side of the canal has plenty of buildings I don't think the table needs another. I am considering discarded wood, fence posts and debris or supplies to represent the next stage in the urban development as it expands across the canal- pallets, crates, lumber, etc.