All great information . Just to give you an idea of why this is a problem. The wall scaping bricks are shifting out of allignment due to the roots of the tree. There is a problem with overspraying of the area by the current sprinkler set up. I have some additional issues with downspouts and neighbors. So I wanted to get an idea of an alternative to what I currently have.
Briefly she suggested
1. Check for existing Utilities at City, and HOA architectural committee requirements.
2. Take bids on work to be done – Contractors will pull permits as needed.
1. Phase 1 – reconfigure existing space within same footprint or slightly smaller by removing existing plantings, pots, pavers, and misc. debris (Semps and garden ornaments). Remove all bricks and replace with moss rocks, add new plants, and irrigation system (optional). Consider removing faux rock and replacing with wire or iron tripod and cover it with vine.
2. Phase 2- convert area in front of planting and under the tree (If HOA permits)**
Scrape area which has sgraggly grass and debris and add groundcover and optional irrigation.
3. Add a bench to front planting
Of course she gave me a much more detailed listing of the to-do- items, but that is the gist.
Because of the area and minimal sunlight she suggested using:
Plant List- All Colorado grown and tested for shade, mostly perennials
1- HY - Hydrangea Annabelle- 1 x 2 Gal
2- C - Coral Bells Red- 8 x 1 Gal
3- H- Hosta – Varieties -4 x 1 Gal
4- CV- Creeping Varonica - 15 x 2 ¼ inch pots
5- MO – Gold MoneyWort - 3 x 2 ¼ inch pots
6- SE – Dragon’s Blood Sedum - 9 x 2 ¼ inch pots
7- FE- Ostrich and/or Cinnamon Fern -3 x 1 Gal
8- AJ – existing ajuga reuse from original plants
9- AN- Annual Impatiens and Coleus - X x 2 ¼ inch pots
10- Planter – 1 – Blue – 1 with upright Annuals and fillers and spillers
11- Planter – 1 – Blue – planted similar to Bev’s Blue Pot
** Use only large planters, no small pots.
** note silver maple is suffering from Iron chlorisis and needs mitigation, Grass is pretty much dead around base of the tree.
After a storm, Pretty messy and you can see how things are shifting
- tree and drainage a problem
After a storm, Pretty messy and you can see how things are shifting
- tree and drainage a problem
