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Old 08-19-2022, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Lisanp@aol.com View Post
I would "step" plant from the screen enclosure back, leaving the last 6-7 feet mulched. Colorful and low first layer (drift roses?) followed by a grass layer, then using the preserve trees as your backdrop. I think you still need to be 10' off the rear property line (in addition to the easement) so you have almost 18' from the screen to the fence. I wouldn't try to mow between the screen and fence, and I would want more color/structure then the scrubby preserve plants. Just an opinion
Nothing permanent in easement area, so bushes are out. That’s why they suggested mulch, or grass. We can build right up to the 7.5’ easement, they sent us couple of rough sketches, with birdcage within 6 inches of easement. Anything we plant could be dug up and destroyed if needed, so rock may not be the best option. Bushes are considered permanent and not allowed. Plus we would not want to block the view, trimming would be worse than mowing grass.

Couple of posters have PM pics of their easement, with their design so Big thanks to all who sent them
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