Thanks for all the advise and especially the pictures.
I have signed no contracts and just got a brief consult on a deal at the local nursery. I have attended a couple of the landscape designer's workshop and have found she is giving away some very valuable info. I also got a gift cert to the nursey that covers 1/2 the costs. Since I spend more than that usually in the spring it is not a bad deal.
Perhaps I did not strongly give my wish to have the semps included. There were just so many issues I had to cover in a short amount of time.
I will continue to review my areas of concern but since I really do not know yet
1. The HOA in the townhouse complex has a lot to say about what I can/cannot do. I need to check with them to see if I can remove what I have already done.
2. Budget --- I am limited so cannot shop too much for landscapers. The last time I chose a friend's recommendation "chuck with a truck" it is causing me the problems that now exist. Improper seating of the retaining wall, improper drainage, little real dirt etc etc. Also major fear of commitment to anything.
3. Will I like it after I have spent beau coup bucks to have the current area removed and new items placed?
Thanks for being a listening ear. I will let you know if I proceed.
