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dmarie17 said:

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!

If the lower area is damp and sunny you may be happy with Ensata Iris. They love moisture and have stunning 10 inch plus blooms.

If the wet area is mostly shady you can consider Hosta.

This is my terrain... It's a work in progress...
I am extremely experienced at erosion control and slope gardening... 😊🌺🌺
YOU CAN DO IT AND IT WILL BE BEAUTIFUL!!












This last picture used to be a solid steep slope that was washing out. I put the rocks in and now I'm beginning to plant.