Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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New build on prairie
We are building on a lot that has a retaining wall topped with iron fence. Drop is about 8 feet, with easement of 7.5 feet from the lot line.
We will be adding a pool after market, wondering what you did with landscape in the easement. We have trees, and green space view. Can’t plant in the easement, so did you, Leave grass to mow, or mulch area? Thanks in advance
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Talk to a landscaper and ARC - different districts could have different rules for the easement. Don’t rely on what you hear on the internet
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I am looking for someone who has a home, like our lot, are you mowing or mulching. Since the pool will be along the easement, what is their experience We already know we have both options at our design team meeting. So your post is what I expected, from someone who does not have a lot on a prairie. But thank for participating
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The difference iron, is brittle but it does not rust. Either is a pain to paint. An interesting project. Probably better done before the house is built. |
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If it were me I would have landscape stone put down down, that way it wouldn't have to be mowed.
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So no worries on the wall. My question was did you keep a lawn in your easement behind your pool, or mulch to keep lawn cutting away from pool.
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We are thinking same thing. We will have a small raised back wall to the pool, but thinking grass cutting may still be a pain in the birdcage
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The lot as is the hundreds of million dollar homesbuilt around TV on prairie, or lakes is not problematic. Post is about, did you leave grass or mulch, or rock, behind your pool in the easement. There are over 100 homes being built with the same brick retaining wall, with a short metal fence, in this village. Not many will accommodate a pool like our lot. We can have a pool design at Design Team meeting, or do pool after market. If developers aren’t concerned about the multitude of lots why would we
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If possible put down rock or mulch that doesn’t require any watering. That way you don’t have to risk reclaimed irrigation water getting into your pool.
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Thanks didn’t even think about reclaimed water, going in the pool. Not our first pool, but first one in TV. Best useful info on my post. Design meeting in 2 weeks trying to get as many ducks in a row prior to week long meetings
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Our lot is a bit like yours but without the large drop off. We went with a stacked block planter. Filled with nice rock and durable low maintenance plants. One other thing to consider is where they place the pool overflow outlet. Make sure if it’s in a planter you install salt resistant plants. Podacarpus <sp > seem to be doing good.
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An auto fill is a matter of convenience. I keep mine turned off. If you leave your autofill on and have a leak in your pool or related plumbing you won't know it until you get your water bill. By leaving the auto fill off I can monitor the pool level for any problems.
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However thinking we want to live in house for awhile before we decide. Neighborhood pool is half block away, and family pool is around the corner. While I know T& D is the go to. Will evaluate their design to after market.
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