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Originally Posted by Martian
3 weeks since closing and we are almost furnished inside and we have a sign on our light post outside now! (YEAH).
Next up we are considering landscaping. Lots of driving around looking at what others have done.
A priority is changing the pine needles into rocks. The second priority is a tiered/stepped wall (pavers) around the rocks.
In thinking about the front yard (in a CYV) we see at the street is a couple water access panels, and a couple telecommunications boxes.
I was wondering how much I can hide those? I KNOW the technicians have to have full access to them, but can I put some plants/hedges around 2 or 3 sides of them?
Inquiring minds want to know.
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Re: landscaping around the,"utility boxes." Call your power company, They will mark where the wires are-it is free. We have a transformer in our backyard. It is marked 15 KW. That will light you up pretty good.
As to rocks vs pine straw. That is an endless debate. Like anything else people refuse to admit they've made a mistake so will support whatever decision they've made.
Confession, I have pine straw. Before you make a decision visit the cooperative extension. I of course know people who've made both choices. If, you put in gravel, you will of should lay it on top of landscaped fabric. It is not totally effective. Unlike pine needles you cannot use the traditional tools such as a hoe, a cultivator etc. You need to weed by hand. Look at what the pros use-pine straw not gravel.