I would like to re-do ( landscape my back yard).
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Douglas Hunt on Mar 30, 2014You've made a great first step in thinking what you want from the area. What else does your dream yard contain? If you get rid of your deck, you'll need a defined seating area and some sort of surface material. A space for growing vegetables? Fruit trees? A fire pit? Then try to make a sketch incorporating your ideas. Remember that vegetables and fruit trees would require a good deal of sun. Does the doggie area need to be fenced in? When you start to think about the specific plants that could work in those area, Ohio State has a good list of perennials for specific sites here: http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/1242.html Also see their list of drought-tolerant plants here: http://ohioline.osu.edu/hyg-fact/1000/1643.htmlHelpful Reply
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Katie on Mar 30, 2014As always @Douglas Hunt is an awesome resource! A water feature may be something you would consider. Keep in mind the grading of you properly in relation to your house whatever you plan.Helpful Reply
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