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They work very well here in SWLA. I have a patio that is tucked away with walls on 3 sides so that probably helps....

I want to say most people say not to the first year but I couldn’t help myself :lol: One thing that will help is if you pick the blossoms off the first year. Let it focus on growing instead of producing fruit....

:cheers: Thanks for sharing. Things like this are always interesting....

Try reading a few articles on pruning if you go that route. A lot of people just let them go naturally though. For fertilizing I just set reminders to go off valentines, memorial, and labor days. My satsuma seems to like it....

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I’m sitting here on the back porch looking at my yard of dirt wishing it would warm up so I could plant my Bermuda seed that just came in. Going to see what this Princess 77 is all about. Also thinking of an azalea bed in the front in the next few weeks. Or transplant my blueberries from the back...

What is your max height you want? I’m a big believer in edible landscaping so I would recommend a dwarf fruit tree or bush, especially blueberry. I know it isn’t for everyone though....

If its bees, they are probably swarming and will move out of the area. If they don't call a local beekeeper to come remove them. They will be happy to do so. If wasps...torch it? No but honestly that would depend on your exact situation (bush type, where in the yard, etc)....

If you’re just looking for examples, Pinterest is what you need. It’s one of the few reasons why I go to the site....

It was pretty easy for me. I had a sand heavy mix in Florida plus my dogs wore down the centipede that was in the backyard. So in the bare spots I put down St. Aug plugs. Within a year over 3/4 of my backyard was St. Aug. Just had to go heavy and often on the watering. In the front yard I cut dow...

I would assume most people get it because of affordability and reduced maintenance. I had it in Florida and didn't like it though. I started introducing St. Aug to take over after being in the house a year....

$5000-$6000 range depending on the company, where you live, etc. for the sod. Not sure about the additional services. My guess would be add on another grand but I could be way off. That would just be my estimate if I was doing it. ...

I bought one lantern and 2 of the torches. I haven't taken the torches out of the box yet. The lantern has been enough while on my back patio (17x17). We use a torch at my in laws and 1 has been enough for roughly the same area. Works very well. Just have to remember to change out the strip as di...

[link=(https://www.amazon.com/Thermacell-MR-9W-Patio-Shield-Cambridge-Mosquito-Repeller-plus-Lantern/dp/B00194D6ZW)]Amazon: Thermacell[/link] Turn it on 10-15 minutes before going out and you won't get touched. They also some the resemble tiki torches....

That's my fear too :lol: I'll wait and see, I have a good one picked out at HD if the current one isn't adequate. [link=(https://www.homedepot.com/p/Home-Decorators-Collection-Kensgrove-72-in-LED-Indoor-Outdoor-Espresso-Bronze-Ceiling-Fan-with-Remote-Control-YG493OD-EB/301162064?MERCH=REC-_-cate...

Second what Hubba said. We got the same one he talks about to mow the yard at work. I was blown away with how quiet it is. I liked that it could sense the resistance and rev up when hitting the thicker stuff. I'm half tempted to buy one now :lol:...

To confuse you a bit, I have that same fan on my back patio right now. When I saw that after the builder had installed it I immediately started looking for a new fan to have him replace it with but lost track of time and forgot about it until it was too late. To my surprise it moves a decent amou...

Ventilation as it relates to your grill. Last thing you want to worry about is preventing smoke build up under your patio and having to place a box fan just the right way to air the place out....

If there is St. Aug all around it except there, then I'd say it needs more sun than what that area is getting. St. Aug should be taking over if it is bare. If you sod it, depending on light, you might keep it alive for a while, but it will be a constant struggle. How big of an area are we talk...

Get your own router that is pppoe capable and use that. I did it with centurylink fiber and it works great plus no monthly charge for their setup....