The last landscape project is done!
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After 4 years our last lands spe project is done. The path from our patio to front yard was refurbished…..it was a maintenance nightmare. Included are before and after photos.
Before behind the daylily.
The new path, wish more was blooming.….only turtlehead now.
Sherry
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Comments (10)Hi Brent... thank very much for your feedback! Always nice to hear some others' opinions. Sorry about all the pics... I knew there were lots so gave fair warning in the subject heading + resized them all! :) I, too, like evergreens... but what was the deciding factor for me was that the city planted 7+ spruce outside my fence in the park already (see pic #5). Just thought it may have been a bit much for my taste. Part of the reason for the paper birches was to give some different colours (white bark + turns nice yellow in the fall). They say that birches survive in poor soil conditions... but I still think they are a bit finicky. So we'll see how they do... When I have guests we usually sit up on the deck or are in the hot tub. People generally don't venture down into the lawn area. I guess not much to look at down there yet until stuff starts growing up and filling in. The river rock was actually an extension of the rock that I put in along the south side of the house last year... more for functionality than anything else. I just found that the south side of the house was frying the grass... no amount of watering would save it so cut it out and installed the decorative rock. I kind of like the effect of the rock and the bluestem... reminds me of the cottage. But of course different strokes for different folks. The kids factor could be an issue sometime down the road (gulp). I'm a single guy for now with no kids... but you never know that can always change...! Thanks again for your opinions... really like to hear what others think. Especially people who are into it enough to read up landscaping stuff on the forums. Cheers!...See MoreOT - Trellis project done and Solar Pump BirdBath
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Comments (5)It is almost unfair to even ask anyone to answer this question in this forum. Example: the way you present the scenario, it seems to imply the irrigation is part of the landscaper's contract. Indeed, often this is how things are. but not always. And the details can matter. If the irrigation is a sub of the landscape contract, well, that's covered. If not, it's likely the irrigation contractor and the landscape contractor have a good working relationship. you may be able to get one to lean on the other on your behalf. I've been over this one on both sides of the equation. You want the job done done right. But we have no idea if the contractor has been fair or has bent over backwards to this point, or if the issues you present are significant, or if you are making a mountain out of a molehill. It's almost unfair to even ask anyone to answer this. All of that being said...right now, you have a certain amount of power. Whatever you do,,, ABSOLUTELY DO NOT tell the guy that someone online said they should do anything. That is guaranteed to get a pleasant conversation to go uncomfortable in a hurry. I've seen some strange things happen when someone wants certain things before money is released. The best advice was given earlier: get the party that matters out, do a walk-thru. If the numbers are as large as you say, I'll bet you get what you want, or you'll learn why....See MoreBack landscape project: almost completely done
Comments (65)Natural ponds, without flow can develop algae, which in turn, will or can impact fish as well as being unsightly. Not sure if you swim in yours, if so, you don't want tons of algae. We have been struggling to clear ours, no fun! There are carious water plants that you can add to the pond, which will also help keep it clear...See MoreRelated Professionals
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