Debra, I do seal them first...I need to do a tutorial, don't I? lol.
I think in that particular clients yard, it was in full sun and was getting constant water. It's also 14 years old and was fine until last summer. I guess that's not too bad, right?
Shoe...I used to beg for the flat gold box...101 crayolas! They only came out at Christmas. Vic, you'll surprise yourself soon!