Removed a sidelight, now what?
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Now that I have HVX, remove now or when dormant?
Comments (9)I personally think Jon is wrong about Roundup killing a hosta, and the easiest way to tell is wait until next spring and see if any of it comes back. And I also think he has not distinguished between infective viral particles and live intracellular breeding viruses. But I also agree with his thesis that it wouldn't hurt to do it his way if you were going to dig up and kill the hosta anyway. Even if the roundup doesn't kill the hosta, maybe it will interfere with the hosta being a virus factory, and it is true that HVX is harder to spread when the hostas are going dormant. I realize I'm wading into a pretty charged discussion here, I'm willing to listen to disagreement. I take personal attacks poorly. I don't intend this as a personal attack, Jon. I have listened to all sides and read the material. This is my opinion of the interpretations of the facts....See Moreremoved generations old shrubbery and dead plants.. but now what?
Comments (8)If there aren't buried utilities near the surface of the area around the light pole, I would bring that soil level down some. That kind of high dome is difficult to keep watered and mulched. The front bed over to the left is too shallow, front to back and should be brought out as far as the base of the steps in order to have room to allow for something more than just a single row of plants crammed tight against the building. Since the area has been neglected for quite a while I would get a soil test done, add any supplements suggested, and dig in compost to the soil before replanting. Beyond that, we need better, more photos as GG48 suggested for any other landscaping comments. You will need to keep an eye out for wisteria sprouts from any remaining roots throughout the yard. You can either remove the sprouts often or paint them with herbicide which will kill them quicker. Architecturally, I don't think that the shutters are a plus on this home, especially since none of the other windows have them and they are quite narrow. I would most likely encase the poles holding up the porch roof with something a bit beefier; casings are made for this purpose. Consider whether you like the period detail of the railings or want something with a more traditional look vs. the current '50s-'60s look vs. something funkier from mid century. I would repaint the light post black and get matching fixtures for the house and light post. The current light on the house seems quite small. If you will be keeping the neutral gray and white color scheme, I'd probably paint the front door a bright, fun color. What will work may depend on what plants you choose. I agree that this home won't generally work as mid century modern, but it can be modified to a range of traditional looks, depending on siuch things as he choice of siding, window, trim, and color....See MoreRemoved hot tub... now what?
Comments (4)I would want to reconfigure the steps so they come down there, nearer the house. So from the stair landing one could go straight down to the deck or turn right down to the yard. That way the entire area currently at the top of the second set of stairs would become usable for seating....See MoreRemoved railing that divided hearth room to kitchen- now what?
Comments (4)Since you have the header, it'll never truly be one room anyway and so husband's fake beam idea will work. But don't think of it as fake beams. Do skinny walls on each side, each just long enough for some artwork--about the same size as the header. What texture goes on the new wall? Uhhhh let hubby figure it out....See Morepercussiveness
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