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February 5, 2010 at 8:02 PM #510836February 5, 2010 at 9:02 PM #509935
snail
ParticipantNice!!! I would change the grass to hardscape, save some water in the long run.
February 5, 2010 at 9:02 PM #510083ParticipantNice!!! I would change the grass to hardscape, save some water in the long run.
February 5, 2010 at 9:02 PM #510495ParticipantNice!!! I would change the grass to hardscape, save some water in the long run.
February 5, 2010 at 9:02 PM #510587ParticipantNice!!! I would change the grass to hardscape, save some water in the long run.
February 5, 2010 at 9:02 PM #510841ParticipantNice!!! I would change the grass to hardscape, save some water in the long run.
February 6, 2010 at 9:37 AM #510026ocrenter
ParticipantExcellent work. the backyard will look terrific.
agree with sdr, no need to buy mature plants, the extra cost can be quite a saving. for example, Japanese Maple 24″ box cost $275, but 5 gallon is only $25.
As for the grass:
[quote=snail]Nice!!! I would change the grass to hardscape, save some water in the long run.[/quote]
Don’t change to hardscape, too much hardscape make the whole yard look commercial. would not do artificial either due to cost and heat and little pallet fillings that pets and kids would like to eat.
consider this:
http://www.ucverdebuffalograss.com/
Lastly, get a cover for that pool, you’ll save quite a bit from evaporation cost:
http://www.p2pays.org/ref/19/18051/poolevaporation.htm
good luck!
February 6, 2010 at 9:37 AM #510174ParticipantExcellent work. the backyard will look terrific.
agree with sdr, no need to buy mature plants, the extra cost can be quite a saving. for example, Japanese Maple 24″ box cost $275, but 5 gallon is only $25.
As for the grass:
[quote=snail]Nice!!! I would change the grass to hardscape, save some water in the long run.[/quote]
Don’t change to hardscape, too much hardscape make the whole yard look commercial. would not do artificial either due to cost and heat and little pallet fillings that pets and kids would like to eat.
consider this:
http://www.ucverdebuffalograss.com/
Lastly, get a cover for that pool, you’ll save quite a bit from evaporation cost:
http://www.p2pays.org/ref/19/18051/poolevaporation.htm
good luck!
February 6, 2010 at 9:37 AM #510584ParticipantExcellent work. the backyard will look terrific.
agree with sdr, no need to buy mature plants, the extra cost can be quite a saving. for example, Japanese Maple 24″ box cost $275, but 5 gallon is only $25.
As for the grass:
[quote=snail]Nice!!! I would change the grass to hardscape, save some water in the long run.[/quote]
Don’t change to hardscape, too much hardscape make the whole yard look commercial. would not do artificial either due to cost and heat and little pallet fillings that pets and kids would like to eat.
consider this:
http://www.ucverdebuffalograss.com/
Lastly, get a cover for that pool, you’ll save quite a bit from evaporation cost:
http://www.p2pays.org/ref/19/18051/poolevaporation.htm
good luck!
February 6, 2010 at 9:37 AM #510677ParticipantExcellent work. the backyard will look terrific.
agree with sdr, no need to buy mature plants, the extra cost can be quite a saving. for example, Japanese Maple 24″ box cost $275, but 5 gallon is only $25.
As for the grass:
[quote=snail]Nice!!! I would change the grass to hardscape, save some water in the long run.[/quote]
Don’t change to hardscape, too much hardscape make the whole yard look commercial. would not do artificial either due to cost and heat and little pallet fillings that pets and kids would like to eat.
consider this:
http://www.ucverdebuffalograss.com/
Lastly, get a cover for that pool, you’ll save quite a bit from evaporation cost:
http://www.p2pays.org/ref/19/18051/poolevaporation.htm
good luck!
February 6, 2010 at 9:37 AM #510930ParticipantExcellent work. the backyard will look terrific.
agree with sdr, no need to buy mature plants, the extra cost can be quite a saving. for example, Japanese Maple 24″ box cost $275, but 5 gallon is only $25.
As for the grass:
[quote=snail]Nice!!! I would change the grass to hardscape, save some water in the long run.[/quote]
Don’t change to hardscape, too much hardscape make the whole yard look commercial. would not do artificial either due to cost and heat and little pallet fillings that pets and kids would like to eat.
consider this:
http://www.ucverdebuffalograss.com/
Lastly, get a cover for that pool, you’ll save quite a bit from evaporation cost:
http://www.p2pays.org/ref/19/18051/poolevaporation.htm
good luck!
February 6, 2010 at 9:52 AM #510036sdrealtor
ParticipantCool tip on the grass ocr! I wonder how well it would grow in our climate. Would be awesome if it would thrive.
The other thing about buying smaller plants is its fun to watch tyhem grow over the years. It kind stands as a symbol of passing time. Next to my mailbox (fortunately not on my property), the day I moved in 10 years ago I noticed one of those nasty fan palms popped up. It was maybe 3 inches tall and I said to myself, cool I’m gonna watch this thing grow. 10 years later it is about 20 ft high already. Those 5 gallon plants should be 24 inch box plants in 3 to 5 years.
February 6, 2010 at 9:52 AM #510184ParticipantCool tip on the grass ocr! I wonder how well it would grow in our climate. Would be awesome if it would thrive.
The other thing about buying smaller plants is its fun to watch tyhem grow over the years. It kind stands as a symbol of passing time. Next to my mailbox (fortunately not on my property), the day I moved in 10 years ago I noticed one of those nasty fan palms popped up. It was maybe 3 inches tall and I said to myself, cool I’m gonna watch this thing grow. 10 years later it is about 20 ft high already. Those 5 gallon plants should be 24 inch box plants in 3 to 5 years.
February 6, 2010 at 9:52 AM #510594ParticipantCool tip on the grass ocr! I wonder how well it would grow in our climate. Would be awesome if it would thrive.
The other thing about buying smaller plants is its fun to watch tyhem grow over the years. It kind stands as a symbol of passing time. Next to my mailbox (fortunately not on my property), the day I moved in 10 years ago I noticed one of those nasty fan palms popped up. It was maybe 3 inches tall and I said to myself, cool I’m gonna watch this thing grow. 10 years later it is about 20 ft high already. Those 5 gallon plants should be 24 inch box plants in 3 to 5 years.
February 6, 2010 at 9:52 AM #510687ParticipantCool tip on the grass ocr! I wonder how well it would grow in our climate. Would be awesome if it would thrive.
The other thing about buying smaller plants is its fun to watch tyhem grow over the years. It kind stands as a symbol of passing time. Next to my mailbox (fortunately not on my property), the day I moved in 10 years ago I noticed one of those nasty fan palms popped up. It was maybe 3 inches tall and I said to myself, cool I’m gonna watch this thing grow. 10 years later it is about 20 ft high already. Those 5 gallon plants should be 24 inch box plants in 3 to 5 years.
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