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my backyard transformation journey *update landscaping done*
Posted on 3/20/19 at 7:29 am
Posted on 3/20/19 at 7:29 am
We moved into our house in October, well aware that the backyard was going to be an undertaking.
These pictures are after I have already removed 14 trees. The ones marked are coming down today.
This weekend we're having the rear fence replaced, and I'm having 8 yds of sand delivered to start filling in the low spots (which is basically the entire yard). I'm sure I'll need more brought in.
Once the yard is graded my plan is for a playset for the kids. I plan on putting in a border around it and putting down rubber mulch. The rest of the yard I will bring in top soil and plant grass seed.
I also plan on planting bamboo to block the view of the house that is obnoxiously close to our back fence.
These pictures are after I have already removed 14 trees. The ones marked are coming down today.
This weekend we're having the rear fence replaced, and I'm having 8 yds of sand delivered to start filling in the low spots (which is basically the entire yard). I'm sure I'll need more brought in.
Once the yard is graded my plan is for a playset for the kids. I plan on putting in a border around it and putting down rubber mulch. The rest of the yard I will bring in top soil and plant grass seed.
I also plan on planting bamboo to block the view of the house that is obnoxiously close to our back fence.
This post was edited on 5/9/19 at 7:53 am
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Posted on 3/20/19 at 7:35 am to GEAUXT
Why remove the remaining trees (that are marked)? Is it just because they’re pine and drop needles?
Posted on 3/20/19 at 7:40 am to cokebottleag
Some are pines, one in particular right on the fence is dead/dying and leaning.
Mostly I just want to open everything up and be able to grow grass.
We still have lots of trees surrounding the yard, especially to each side so it won't feel "clear cut".
Mostly I just want to open everything up and be able to grow grass.
We still have lots of trees surrounding the yard, especially to each side so it won't feel "clear cut".
Posted on 3/20/19 at 7:46 am to GEAUXT
Bummer about removing so many of the trees (minus the dead one). if the neighbors cut down their trees, you might get more sun than you want.
Go with Giant Timber bamboo (Clumping) and the non-running type. you may also want to put down a deep border, because even with clumping variety we have seen it pop up around the yard.
Go with Giant Timber bamboo (Clumping) and the non-running type. you may also want to put down a deep border, because even with clumping variety we have seen it pop up around the yard.
Posted on 3/20/19 at 7:57 am to Statestreet
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Bummer about removing so many of the trees (minus the dead one). if the neighbors cut down their trees, you might get more sun than you want.
The wooded areas to the left and right of my fence are mine, so luckily I can keep those intact.
Posted on 3/20/19 at 8:13 am to cokebottleag
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Why remove the remaining trees
Because it's hard to have a nice lawn with big trees.
Posted on 3/20/19 at 8:34 am to GEAUXT
1. I like the yard.
2. Why leave the pines and take out some of the other trees that have canopies? I would be terrified of those pines snapping in storms and coming down on the house.
2. Why leave the pines and take out some of the other trees that have canopies? I would be terrified of those pines snapping in storms and coming down on the house.
Posted on 3/20/19 at 8:36 am to cokebottleag
Use the needles to mulch.
Posted on 3/20/19 at 8:39 am to tigerfoot
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Why leave the pines and take out some of the other trees that have canopies? I would be terrified of those pines snapping in storms and coming down on the house.
Plus dealing with pine needles is the worst.
Posted on 3/20/19 at 8:47 am to GEAUXT
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The wooded areas to the left and right of my fence are mine, so luckily I can keep those intact.
Posted on 3/20/19 at 8:52 am to Drunken Crawfish
The only thing I can see is that pine trees let the most light in because the canopies are so high and small.
Here in St Tammany Parish there are a lot of beautiful properties that have closely spaced pine trees. The grass grows right up to the trunk. Any other tree type and you need to do a shitload of thinning which risks lions-tailing or space the trees out quite a bit.
On the other and, I would never leave or plant pine trees within striking distance of any structure. That high canopy is a double-edged sword. It makes them top-heavy with a shite ton of leverage and they end up being the first trees to snap off and blow over in a storm and end up cutting your house in half.
Here in St Tammany Parish there are a lot of beautiful properties that have closely spaced pine trees. The grass grows right up to the trunk. Any other tree type and you need to do a shitload of thinning which risks lions-tailing or space the trees out quite a bit.
On the other and, I would never leave or plant pine trees within striking distance of any structure. That high canopy is a double-edged sword. It makes them top-heavy with a shite ton of leverage and they end up being the first trees to snap off and blow over in a storm and end up cutting your house in half.
This post was edited on 3/20/19 at 8:55 am
Posted on 3/20/19 at 8:55 am to Drunken Crawfish
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Plus dealing with pine needles is the worst.
Plus a pine tree snapping in half and taking out your roof is the worst.
Posted on 3/20/19 at 9:01 am to nola000
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Here in St Tammany Parish there are a lot of beautiful properties that have closely spaced pine trees. The grass grows right up to the trunk.
Yeah, I'm in Mandeville. Pine trees are just a part of life around here.
Posted on 3/20/19 at 9:15 am to GEAUXT
Pine trees are one of those trees that you have to ask: Why plant near your house..Or plant at all? Pine trees and "Crap" Myrtles are a pain in the arse trees.
Posted on 3/20/19 at 9:35 am to GEAUXT
Tree guys are here right now working.
BTW for anyone in the St. Tammany area, Tree Tech is an awesome company.
BTW for anyone in the St. Tammany area, Tree Tech is an awesome company.
Posted on 3/20/19 at 9:52 am to Athis
quote:From late summer thru the early fall I want to poison every crepe myrtle around my house.
Pine trees and "Crap" Myrtles are a pain in the arse trees.
Posted on 3/20/19 at 11:05 am to Athis
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Pine trees are one of those trees that you have to ask: Why plant near your house..
Absolutely.
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Or plant at all?
Ehhh.... in an open field, away from any structures, a properly spaced and maintained walkable pine forest can be stunning and serene even if it's just slash pine. Obviously this requires acreage. So yeah, they probably shouldn't be planted anywhere inside of city limits.
Posted on 3/20/19 at 11:42 am to GEAUXT
Mind me asking how much you're paying for each pine to be removed? They topping them by climbing or using a boom with a claw?
Posted on 3/20/19 at 11:54 am to Tangineck
The only big pine was the dead one on the fence. They climbed it. Total for the 9 trees I had removed today with stump grinding and all was $2,850. They told me if I had just called them out for the one pine it would be like $800-1000.
Theyre also hauling all the debris was from the 7 trees I cut down by myself this past weekend.
Theyre also hauling all the debris was from the 7 trees I cut down by myself this past weekend.
This post was edited on 3/20/19 at 11:56 am
Posted on 3/20/19 at 11:58 am to GEAUXT
I had tree tech and Zeigler come out for the first round of tree cutting a few weeks ago. Tree tech was like 100 dollars cheaper, and I just got a good vibe. They did excellent work the first time and have done just as well this second time. I highly recommend them.
They came out yesterday for the quote on this project. I was stoked they were able to do it the next day.
They came out yesterday for the quote on this project. I was stoked they were able to do it the next day.
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