Spring/Summer Project 2017 Update #1
Not part of the project
I got a couple estimates for a new pergola. The wood-and-tile version was expensive, and the maintenance of, and fire danger of, a wooden structure makes it an unacceptable option.
An estimate for an aluminum version proved to be much less money, no maintenance, and nearly zero fire danger. A small greenhouse is an option, so next I'll look into pricing that. In the meantime I could take the old Pergola apart, to save the cost of having someone do it.
The Margies are trying to come back:
The 'Marjorie Channon' hedge has sprouted a whole lot of new growth. Whether or not the hedge can return to a decent appearance is still unclear. I'm going to give the plants more time.
Hiding this appears to be a good idea:
I need to extend the screening hedge, in hopes that new owners of the property in back, desiring a screen themselves, do not plant something completely inappropriate along the fence line (Ficus, Schinus)*. If there is already a screen, …
I got a couple estimates for a new pergola. The wood-and-tile version was expensive, and the maintenance of, and fire danger of, a wooden structure makes it an unacceptable option.
An estimate for an aluminum version proved to be much less money, no maintenance, and nearly zero fire danger. A small greenhouse is an option, so next I'll look into pricing that. In the meantime I could take the old Pergola apart, to save the cost of having someone do it.
The Margies are trying to come back:
The 'Marjorie Channon' hedge has sprouted a whole lot of new growth. Whether or not the hedge can return to a decent appearance is still unclear. I'm going to give the plants more time.
Hiding this appears to be a good idea:
I need to extend the screening hedge, in hopes that new owners of the property in back, desiring a screen themselves, do not plant something completely inappropriate along the fence line (Ficus, Schinus)*. If there is already a screen, …
