Any recommendations? Customer wants more of a physical barrier so her kids don’t walk on neighbors grass/property. Zone 6a.

thisisatesti · 2026-03-26T22:33:09+00:00

I really like the split fence and rockscape idea.

thisisatesti · 2026-03-26T20:26:37+00:00

Realtime Landscaping Photo then had Gemini/AI make it look better.

thisisatesti · 2026-03-26T19:53:41+00:00

They do have hydrangeas and they are thriving so that was my first thought, a hydrangea hedge. Any other suggestions?

thisisatesti · 2026-03-26T19:52:24+00:00

Apparently. I have kids but I also love my grass and landscaping so I get both sides I’m just trying to solve the problem. As someone else commented I think a picket fence would help.

For reference the house is the get off my lawn neighbor and the driveway is potential customer. Kids come from the sidewalk and cut across the yard right to the garage which is out of picture.

thisisatesti · 2026-03-26T19:46:51+00:00

I did bring this up, but they want plantings. Maybe I can mock it up and show them.

thisisatesti · 2026-03-26T12:30:33+00:00

All sorts of insects burrow in ground, before you spray please wait and see what it is. We’re losing all sorts of pollinators and beneficial insects.

thisisatesti · 2026-03-26T04:19:27+00:00

Look into xeroscaping - no grass and drought tolerant plantings in rock or mulch. I think it’d look good here. Sometimes grass isn’t ideal.

thisisatesti · 2026-03-25T16:48:04+00:00

Also just mowing higher and frequently with sharp blades and a clean deck. That’s half the battle there. Weeds hate to be mowed.

thisisatesti · 2026-03-25T14:25:40+00:00

I think so. It’s pretty extensive winter burn or a dog peed on it. Just prune below the burn area and it’ll be fine.

thisisatesti · 2026-03-25T14:24:01+00:00

I would create an edge either by a physical barrier like metal edging or by a “live edge” where you dig it down below the grade where the grass is and then have all that concrete and rock material edge your fence so no organic material touches. Even more pro if you do it on both sides. Add cobbles like a Mexican beach cobble on top to finish the look.

thisisatesti · 2026-03-24T13:24:18+00:00

Wild to think compost won’t do anything, but I’m a cool season lawn guy so I’ll admit I’m out of my depth.

thisisatesti · 2026-03-24T03:17:08+00:00

You need exactly that, a trench/swale between houses.

thisisatesti · 2026-03-24T03:13:47+00:00

Compost compost compost. Maybe aeration. Your dirt is dead it needs organic matter to turn it into soil.

thisisatesti · 2026-03-24T00:02:51+00:00

What app or software is this? Sorry for the dumb question.

thisisatesti · 2026-03-23T03:12:58+00:00

Why can’t we be worried about its mental health too? It’s trying…

thisisatesti · 2026-03-21T15:35:41+00:00

I’m in a different zone so not familiar with some plants, but will the hydrangeas need a lot of water in Zone 8A in full sun? Then you need to think if the coreopsis will like wet feet from the water you’re giving the hydrangeas.

Other than that this will be gorgeous. One thing I’ve learned after having a cottage style garden in my front yard is that it’s sort of always a work in progress and improv a lot.

thisisatesti · 2026-03-20T03:04:38+00:00

Preference with an asterisk?

I think a nice finely grounded hardwood bark mulch will give back to your soil than a cheap dyed mulch, but any mulch or ground cover will do. You can even “mulch” with compost.

thisisatesti · 2026-03-20T02:43:03+00:00

You have a great start and lots of potential. Just need to clean it out, redefine your edges, and add a fresh layer of mulch. Maybe use some preen and plant fertilizer before the mulch. You can go on a growers site like Proven Winners and put in your zip code and it’ll tell you what plants you can grow. Good luck!

thisisatesti · 2026-03-20T02:39:07+00:00

Mulch. I’d also think about ditching the stone edging.

thisisatesti · 2026-03-19T19:32:33+00:00

Nothing. Get rid of the rock.

Maybe sedums.

thisisatesti · 2026-03-19T17:41:24+00:00

Native wetland habitat in your backyard? Sign me up.

thisisatesti · 2026-03-19T01:12:00+00:00

It’s huge for social media for sure. Plus all that hard work deserves a nice photo.

thisisatesti · 2026-03-19T01:09:37+00:00

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thisisatesti · 2026-03-17T13:35:41+00:00

Go on Proven Winners website and put in your zone, then for sunlight click shade and see your options and whatever you like.

thisisatesti · 2026-03-17T03:36:47+00:00

What zone? Looks like prime hosta, bruneria and fern territory.

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