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Comments (10)Thank you all so much for your responses! You guys are great. A few things before I respond individually. Our HOA has ridiculous rules about landscaping. Every house must have two trees out front: a pine and an oak. So unfortunately, removing them is not an option. Trimming them helped a ton and you can now at least see the house. Sunnyca, I know what you mean about creeping fig. I just love it so much. *sob* And the houses around here that have it are freaking adorable. I know how much work they are (as does DH) and I even tried to talk him out of it yesterday because I know it can be damaging to the mortar. KarinL, I know exactly what you're talking about re: outer space. It's something I hate about this house too. Worse yet, it's closer to the street than my neighbors so it looks even more awkward. (In case any of you are wondering why we bought such a house; we moved here for DH's job and chose this suburb for (a) the school [we have four kids] and (b) the commute. This house was probably the 70th we looked at and the layout inside is perfect for us which was more important to me than the exterior.) Catkim, the Sago was removed because we simply don't like them. I know that's somewhat of a sin in the landscaping world! The windowbox with the yellow flowers was one I googled. I'm not going to be using yellow in the box. Possibly geraniums with maybe varigated vinca vine. We can definitely grow lavendar and salvia here. Nandina, that's an exceptional idea. I'm pretty sure they'd allow it. Another poster suggested that when we replace the lantern to have it hang lower to that space between the door and the window. Thoughts? Inkognito, we're definitely painting the motifs above the windows. They're so "hey look at me!!" the color that they are. We actually might mix some water with paint and use it as a stain. laag, we were hoping to build a pergola/arbor/trellis (whatever they're called) in front of the garage with something like clematis or mandevilla growing from either side. My only concern about whether I want to pretend the garage isn't there or just celebrate it, kwim? Not "celebrate it" but just incorporate it since it's obviously there and there to stay. Also, I'm pretty sure once we paint, it's going to inpsire my neighbor to do the same. Her landscaping is fantastic and her taste inside her home is nice. You've all given us plenty to think about and I'm anxious for DH to read this thread. Thanks again!...See MoreMy parents could use your thoughts..........
Comments (24)Thanks everyone for your wishes, thoughts and prayers... Mariend I have never heard of farm rescue but I will ask my sister or bil if they know anything of it. I will be going back home probably the end of this week and won't be back for a bit...and we really need to find someone who can do the brush hogging and haying and such....will see what we can find out....Stacy...See Morespecial thoughts please
Comments (7)Sending good thoughts from here also. What type of valve is she having put in? A pig valve or a mechanical valve? I have heard that within the next 10 years, they won't even have to cut you open (at least not much) when you need heart surgery. it will basically be an in and out thing. I can't imagine that but if I need to have that done, I hope it'll be available to me....See Morespecial thoughts please
Comments (18)Sending good thoughts and hopes that things will go well, without complications or long term difficulties. Plus some prayers for the measure of healing that may be possible - hopefully fully. Good wishes to both of you and family at this rather tense time. ole joyful...See Moresealavender
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