dyzzypyxxy said:Hate to say it but I think our OP has gotten lost @dmarie17 ? Are you still out there?
Haha! Yes, I am still here!! Reading and trying to take it all in! Everyone here is so knowledgable and helpful! I'm so grateful for all of the advice!!
I wish I had photos and amazing progress to report, but I've been traveling for work so haven't had a chance to do much except read and research at this point.
We've run into an issue that we are trying to figure out the best solution to before I start digging and growing tho. I'm not sure it's apparent in the original photo but our yard slopes downward about 20-30 degrees as it nears the fence. The other side of the fence is wet swamp land. We are in the process of deciding the best way to prevent the soil from eroding under it when it rains. My husband thinks growing grass up to the fence is best, but I'm still fighting for flower beds. Anyone have experience with anything like this? I'm attaching another few photos that show the yard from the patio that shows it a bit better.
In the meantime while we figure that out, I have the side yard/border to keep me busy. Once I clear out the material from the old fence, I'm going to get to work on the soil. I bought a soil tester so I know what I'm dealing with. Hopefully I'll get to put something in the ground before it freezes!!
Please keep the advice coming! I am learning so much and am now more excited than scared!
