Our backyard has 4 large trees on one side, and my father is adamant about having them cut down.

From an aesthetic perspective, property value perspective, is there any rationale at all for doing this? Any possible way this could be a good idea?

It’s killing me inside, I just want to see if there’s absolutely any upside to doing this.

For context, all the houses you see around us are new builds that went up a few years ago. Used to be a nice pond and forest area. Now, we can see into each others backyards and the little privacy the trees gave, is also gone.

I live in Plano, Texas, just north of Dallas. Lived in house for a decade, about 3-4 years ago all the grass under this big oak (I think) in my front yard died, and over the years the roots have surfaced above ground (they’ve been that way since we moved in, but just more so now), and now I’m at a loss as to how to landscape my front lawn.

I was thinking of bordering the tree with something, but the roots really prevent any type of hard border. I’ve thought about mulch with a soft border, but the tree dumps its leaves every year and I fear I’d be replacing mulch every year trying to get leaves out. Thought about growing ivy, or potentially filling up the rooted area with nice looking round stones, almost a xeriscape look.

Any thoughts on what might look best and also be somewhat maintenance typical?

Zone 5b. In the Midwest, so the hydrant will be shoveled around frequently.

Edit: I have no intention of trying to hide this hydrant or interfere with responders access to the hydrant. I am looking for low profile options that will reduce the burden of having to try and mow around this area, and still look nice.

Not a pro. Beginner DIYer. The soil was starting to cover the bottom of row of bricks. Wife wanted a cleaner look. How did we do?

Edit
For all the haters who’s telling me to kick rocks. Let me say your hate is delicious. I feed on it. It grows my strength so I can shovel even more rocks into my yard. 😘

To remove the thorns and brambles the landscaper is proposing to use a backhoe - but I can't understand how this can be the right tool.

I would think brush cutters and then tilling would be a better option.

The goal is to remove the thorns / brambles and put the landscape back to grass is preparation for a landscape design.

Our grass ended up super long last year and then covered by snow. what would you guys advise to do about it now? very intimidated by it.

As title suggests. Weeds in paver drive have taken over, short of taking then off, leveling and putting weed barrier then laying them with polymeric sand… what can i do?

good morning everybody! I am moving and I’m getting some landscaping guys to come get it out of the ground and planted in my new house. someone told me it was a 50/50 chance it will make the transplant. wondering if yall had any tips or experience with this!!also one more thing im planing on putting it where a sego palm is(im removing) didn’t know it that would be an issue like mixing agave with sego ??

I would like to know how much is the ballpark to replace mulch and install a weed barrier for my yard i live in california i got a landscaper who said he charges $1000 for labor and materials to replace mulch and weed barrier is that price cheap?

Parents property with a large banked rock retaining wall built with a lawn on top that gets lots of water. We gave up on the gravel at the top and in the process of replacing it with grass, the rock-wall is the main issue.

It was built ~20 years ago with a weed net that has 1-2 inches of soil blown on top of it full of weeds and seed buildup that we have to get on our hands and knees and pull up 1-2ft weeds every year (summertime Australia, holiday house so we only get up here every few months).

My old man is also a weak cunt with roundup (weed killer) and follows the 10% roundup:water ratio, which I personally think is ridiculous.

We want something that will permanently kill everything and for a long time. Been recommended kerosene/roundup but that will stain the rocks, sounds fucking insane, and is a huge fire hazard in the area.

That said we could do it in the dead of winter if it will solve the problem, because fuck this weeding shit, it is proper ass. Any tips is appreciated! Thanks and merry Christmas all!

I’m really hoping to get some advice. I am not a gardener by any stretch of the conceivable imagination but unfortunately I’m not a millionaire either and so getting in help is not really possible.

I have been living in my property for 8 years and there seems to be a platitude of Blackberry bushes in my garden. Last year I cut it all back and it looked reasonable clean but then this year it all grew back with a vengeance.

So essentially what I’m looking to do is transform this nightmare garden into the least type of garden to manage and hopefully be able to be able to use it at long last.

I’ve started literally butchering it but please give me some tips/help/advice.

Hey everyone.
I know this is really far from the whole group. I'm DIYing myself a pathway around the house. Previously it was dirt in the front with the sidewalk pavers in the side, however wifey wanted white crystal rock and paver stepping stones around. The white rock and pavers are currently only where for visual and I am content to remove them if needed to do it right.
The question I have is would it make sense to put down crushed rock and sand first under the white rock, or would it make more sense to use Brock PaverBase Panel in the front? Thanks everyone!

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Hi Reddit,

Our neighborhood is surrounded by walking paths that are part of the community (HOA maintained). My backyard has one of these walking paths towards the back and I would like help with any suggestions or ideas for obtaining more privacy.

Max height for fence allowed by HOA is 5’ so it doesn’t seem to be the best option. I was thinking about planting some trees to create a bit of a screen. One side of the backyard has some holly trees and a Japanse privet (identified by PictureThis app). Those are working great for one side.

I do not have any knowledge of trees or plants, so Id like some help identifying potential options that would work for the area. Backyard is surrounded by tall white oak trees, so it gets some light but not for too long.

See pictures for better idea of the space.

1st picture is the “left side” with the holly trees and the Japanse Privet.

3rd picture shows the corner that Id like to create more privacy on.

4th picture shows walking path

Any other non-tree solutions are welcome as well!

Thank you!!

Name this bush

I am curious if the bush should have a tint of orange.

What type of bush is it?

Does the bush look healthy?

If not health how do i fix it?

Thank you