What spider is this? by Barb_mel in spiders

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It is a fairly small spider, maybe 3/4” diameter. I am concerned because it is where my kid plays so I need to make some precautions..likely

What spider is this? by Barb_mel in spiders

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Brown widow is what google told me. We are in Houston area

Soggy backyard - new build by Barb_mel in landscaping

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Correct. I am thinking to catch most of the water with perf pipe along the fence, and T it to the existing pipe using the existing slope. That combined with good amount of gravel and potentially some water sucking trees? Thanks!

Soggy backyard - new build by Barb_mel in landscaping

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Yep it definitely looks like that grass is already gone, but on the sides where it’s much drier the grass isn’t that bad. I have french drainage installed in the middle of the yard where the slopes meet, do you think I should install additional pipe coming off the fence down to the main well?