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I am not sure how many of you have lived in a neighborhood (this is my first), but my wife seems to have concerns (all valid) about us doing more landscaping than perhaps the next residents would either:
a.) want to take care of or
b.) that they'd have less yard (grass area) as a result of our expansions.
I figure in this economy we're going to be in this home at least 10 more years, maybe up to 15 before we move into our next house - preferably in the country with a couple of acres. Do we need to really be thinking about the next 'tenants' and whether they may or may not like plants, and whether they may or may not have kids - or should we just enjoy ourselves and have at it (within reason)?
I started to expand one of my back beds this year into the backyard (maybe by 4' out of the 'woods' - where nothing grows well but the trees) and we doubled the size of one front bed near the road. I'd also like to continue to landscape the front yard, building additional beds. Luckily the bulk of what I grow is tropical in nature and thus can be easily removed seasonally and re-covered with grass. Most of you have likely seen parts of my yard - it's bananas, cannas, EE's, Brugs, and the like. There are few "permanent" additions - just a few property line bushes, several crepe myrtles on either property line, and a windmill palm.
Just curious what you all think about this - and if it's ever been something you've thought of. I'd like to think I'm making the property more attractive, but as you all know - it can also be a lot of work to keep looking nice (especially with HOA rules in place).
Thanks,
John
This message was edited Nov 24, 2008 8:06 PM
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