Photos must be stored online at a hosting site. I like Photobucket since they store up to 5 gigs for free. It is difficult to post the command line for posting here since the computer recognizes it as a picture but, it is: greater than symbol "" The only spaces are between img and src=. I can move up to 500 pound boulders into place without equipment however, if we have access we can do a much faster job with a bobcat and small excavator. Any damage done by equipment is easily repaired by hand after stone placement is completed. The first photo shows an English style wall without mortar. The stones are simply stacked properly with a solid base and gravity does the rest. I also live in Marietta so it's no big deal to come over to take a look. I do not charge for estimates however, if you require a design (and I have landscape software for this) I do charge for the time to design and implement plant choices. Usually around $250-$500 depending on scale of the project. I use a program that allows me to take an actual photo of the area and install stones, plants and hardscape items as needed. I can also produce overhead designs as well. If you would like to discuss this further please click on my name and follow the link to my email. Gardenweb does not like solicitations on the message boards. Here is a link that might be useful: How to do everything on gardenweb

Mike121, I like that insight and I agree. Over time several trees we planted when we moved here have seen damage from harsh weather. I never consider replacing them, preferring to appreciate their imperfections as signs of survival. But when we were cleaning up after this last storm I was struck by the beauty of those big branches and couldn't bring myself to just toss them in the woods. I haven't begun Christmas decorating yet - still emptying boxes from our garage from our move back home after a remodel and cleaning up behind 2 wks. of house guests. But I'm keeping the limbs covered from the elements and still hope to come up with an idea.

You’re on the right track, lighting, decor, plants and of course, seating. We’ve compiled some of our best tips for landscaping around your pool as well as ourportfolio of some of our favorite projects, but we have some specific ideas for your space! As far as pots go, you can find pots that don’t have drainage to help prevent muddy leakage, but you can also add containers underneath pots that do have drainage to prevent water from running all over your deck. When you place your planters, try and arrange them in groups of 3 with varying heights like this: Adding seating plus a fire pit near the pool could help soften the space, maybe in the area to the right of the pool between the hot tub and shallow end. When you add lighting, make sure you light the pool but also the area around it. Add some ground lighting by the trees on the left of the picture to make them stand out even during a night time dip! You have tons of potential here, and now that the hard part (installing the pool) is over, the fun part starts! Good luck!

I may get another mirror table top but I still need the big mirror for my hair and things. a lil mirror will not do just for my makeup etc. I always said the writting desk was going to be use as vanity and act as a area you can use for your laptop. I agree with the console table. I am thinking about doing like a rectangular gold dish and a orchid plant. I wanted him to place the TV at that height just in case I was going to add some type of tall vase or pillars candles.