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wxman
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Finished the pond and other pics

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Well, whoever has been following me these past few months know that I was put in charge of landscaping for the new building we are moving into at work. I've been working out there about 8 hours a week since March... first it was clear cutting a bunch of trees, shrubs, etc. Then I had to move a bunch of landscaping rocks that I didn't like their placement. Dug a pond, and finally planted a ton of stuff ... topped off with 20 yards of mulch.

Tonight I placed 3000 lbs of flagstone around the pond and topped it off with some pond mix. It's finally done in my eyes.

First, let's start with a Google map street view showing a "before" shot.

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After shot.

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Now for some pictures of the pond and of the 3 large needle palms I planted. You can also see the nice large trachy I planted on the island. I am going to wait until July to post a big update to let things fill in a little more.

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marceli
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Post by marceli »

The difference is huge! Looks like photoshopped :lol: Well done! I love it!
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sidpook
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Looks great!
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Looks great!
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Post by igor.glukhovtsev »

What's a nicely planned and finished project! Bravo!
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hardyjim
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Nice...you may want to stake the Ensete though...not very sturdy in open areas.
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Post by sashaeffer »

Fantastic job.....and the best Needles I've ever seen.


The big question.....is the boss impressed?
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Good job...well done, give a nice tropic look :D

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Post by bananieru »

impressive. thank you for sharing
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Tim, you (and your company) should win a community Beautification Award.
Truly beautiful.

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wheelman1976
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Post by wheelman1976 »

so is it also your job to dig and box everything each winter too? They're in trouble if you leave for another job!
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Awesome! Thanks for sharing.
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Love it! Good job. :D
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