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Comments (6)Just get straight glyphosate - it doesn't have to be RoundUp specifically and there are less expensive brands of this herbicide on the market (Ferti-lome sells a product called Killzall that is less than half the price of the equivalent concentration and size of RoundUp). If you do go with the RoundUp, just select the Weed and Grass Killer - no need for any other additions to the mix. As I noted previously, you may very well need several applications and it is suggested to allow at least 2 weeks after the last treatment before reseeding. And it is too early to reseed - too hot and too dry for most northern, cool season grasses to germinate well. Generally, the ideal time for fall seeding is early fall - September to early October, depending on your specific climate. And any cool season turf grass blend recommended for your area is fine. Most independent garden centers - not the box stores - will have blends that are appropriate for your area....See MoreHelp with backyard design
Comments (16)It was not until seeing the whole yard that I began to appreciate the grade you're working with, as it didn't convey in your first pictures. One option -- but not a good one -- is to place the shed door at the uphill side of the yard. There, the building will not look good because you'd be placing the most important side of the building where it can't be seen. And it's the farthest away so the most inconvenient. You must do the most climbing work to get into the building, and not least, you must import the greatest amount of fill in order to set the building that high. The, storm water washing toward the uphill side of the building must be directed away by a swale the concurrently must share the same space as the entry path. If the door is placed at either side of the building, most of these conditions are still half true so it doesn't seem like the ideal solution either. Raising the building up creates the funky confined space between the building and fence. All of the previous consequences seem like a lot of negatives. You might be dissatisfied enough with some of them that, while you live there, you regret creating them. Or you may regret creating them when you decide it's time to move and put your house up for sale and potential buyers are turned off by the weirdness of the back yard that they can't quite put their finger on. I don't know what you've got in mind to use as a shed, but IMO, the situation is unique enough that I think I'd toss any idea that a Rubbermaid shed could be plopped down and solve the problems. I think you need to build a custom shed from scratch because it could solve many of the potential negatives of this project. If it was me, I'd be considering instead of raising the grade and the shed, of sinking the building below grade -- as if it were "earth sheltered" kind of a structure -- and placing the door facing the house. I think it could actually be attractive, welcoming, convenient, and not create such a confined space between it and the fence. Instead of there being a retaining wall that retains earth for a large platform, it could be the "basement" knee wall of your shed ... a much more minimal "upset" to the surroundings....See MoreFound these two in my backyard. Please help identify?
Comments (10)btw... i wouldn limit an ID to whats in your yard.. with mulberry.. its as far as the bird can fly ... before a purple diarrhetic event ... if you get my drift ... lol .. you ought to see my car during the season ......See MoreNeed help in creating our backyard (hot tub) oasis!
Comments (47)Thank you @HU-257553069!!! :) By 1/3 you mean all same size slabs but all set subway tile style to every third? just trying to make sure I understand what you describe... I looked at Permacon too but the Colors were busier and not as light (the ones in the display).. I thought lighter would look nicer. There’s the Blu smooth in Beige cream too but I wasn’t too sure if there was actually too much yellow for the cream/grey/orangy/browny colour of the house. yes was thinking of adding a sectional in the top Right corner with a table and high potted planters. i Also want to add 2 lounge chairs, and a fire pit... not sure where to put everything. the hot tub will be on the left as pictured. There will be 23 feet of interlock up to the first column (from the house). After that 4 feet from the column (as it is right now). The set up is stressing me out too. Is it okay to have more than one seating area? And to have areas that do not necessarily face each other? finally, not sure if you have an idea but I was going to do a 3 post pergola over the hot tub (with a bar facing the river) but I am thinking the post near the corner sofa will be in the way (Of people in the hot tub, on the sofa or sitting at the bar). What about a half pergola (only 2 posts on the Left, facing the left neighbo)? it would give some height, some warmth with the wood and something to hang lights to. Apologies for the really long post!!...See Morekathyg_in_mi
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