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Things are Shaping Up in New Garden Design

6 years ago

We had a major septic disaster year before last. We had to dig up and re-think some things. It's finally looking pretty good, I thought I'd share.

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ritaweeda
Original Author

6 years ago

I felt so bad for Hubby digging that stuff out. It had grown very large which is what I wanted but I didn't think about if the septic needed work done on it. I wanted that front yard cottage country look and didn't think of function. Why they had to put the damn thing right in front of the porch is beyond me. The tank is in the front and then there is a lift station to the side that goes out to the mound on the side of the house. We have clay soil that doesn't perk so that was our only choice here. Yes, those are just concrete stepping stones. Don't get me wrong, I think marble would be divine, but people in Hell wants ice water, too. Speaking of stepping stones, what's up with no round ones anymore? I can't find them anywhere. And that's not the only thing I can't find that I want. I think the brick and mortar stores will be a thing of the past in another 10 years. They don't carry any inventory anymore, people are ordering everything online. We're still living in the dark ages here, not trusting of putting our credit cards out there online, and besides, I want to see an item for real before I buy it. What are all us old f#^%'s gonna do when there are no more stores??

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whgille
6 years ago
Rita, congratulations! it looks wonderful and very inviting. You must be happy with the results and peace after the septic problems. Thanks for sharing.

Silvia
Glenn Jones(9b)
6 years ago
Looking very nice.
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bellagirl0614
6 years ago
Love it, very pretty!
annafl
6 years ago
Looking great, Rita!
irma_stpete_10a
6 years ago
And, gorgeous roses. I envy!
Carol love_the_yard (Zone 9A Jacksonville, FL)
6 years ago
Rita, it looks great! I love your roses, too, and the bench is so nice.

Upon what is the bench sitting? (Not the septic tank?!, LOL)

Carol
SweetMonkeyCheese Z9 Tampa
6 years ago
Looks great!
ritaweeda
Original Author
6 years ago
Carol, no worries, I wouldn't dare place a Buddha statue on top of a septic tank! LOL! (And I'm not a Buddhist, but I still have respect.) No, the septic tank is actually directly behind this half-circle garden under a strip of grass between the front porch and this garden. The bench is on the lawn on the opposite side. We used to have the entire area as a butterfly garden with spreading juniper up at the foundation and when the septic went, we had to get rid of the juniper (what a back-breaking job that was). We decided to replace that area with some small shrubs right next to the porch and then grass over the tank so that if it ever happens again it won't be such a hard chore. Live and learn. There may come a time when I may want to extend the front out into the lawn and make a big circle (so I can have even more plants) but right now I'm leaving it as is.
Carol love_the_yard (Zone 9A Jacksonville, FL)
6 years ago
Removing that juniper sounds like a real chore!

So are those just large patio stepping stones underneath the bench? It looks like a concrete or marble slab. :)

Carol
Rhonda
6 years ago
Just beautiful Rita! I love the variety of pots and the little water pump. It looks so peaceful, especially with Buddha.
Rachel Cross- Harder
6 years ago
I like u Rita u crack me up!! Lol

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