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coolmimi Gilmer, TX Jan 16, 2010

We live in the east texas area. We just had a house built and have 20 acres surrounding it. We want it to remain woody to a point but would also like some landscaping in the yard close to the house. We have sod the grass in the front and have bahayia in the back yard in the surrounding pastures. I need help to really get started.

Thank you for your time and professional courtesy.

Marie

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cando1 Ozone, AR(Zone 6a) Jan 17, 2010

Marie, I have a sis-in-law in Gilmer(near East Mountain)I love your beautiful rolling hills.
The first thing i thought of was a forsythia bush somewhere is a must if you can incorporate in your plans. My X son-I-L has one in Longview and people stop to take pictures in spring. Don't know why more people don't plant them.
What kind of shrubs,plantlife do you like.Azelias do great in ETX too.
You could go native flowers, Tropical,English manor,
Hope you'll get some ideas.
Vickie

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themoonhowl Prairieville, LA(Zone 9a) Jan 17, 2010

MIMI, here are some links with info for you on landscaping in your area. Hope you find these of use to you.

http://www.homebuyinginstitute.com/landscaping/

http://www.buzzle.com/articles/excellent-resource-for-diy-landscaping-in-austin.html

http://landscaping.about.com/od/hardscapefences1/Hardscape_Patios_and_Stone_Walls.htm

http://www.builditsolar.com/Projects/Water/Water.htm

http://www.homebuyinginstitute.com/landscaping/front-yard-landscaping.php

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MiniPonyFarmer Gilmer, TX(Zone 8b) Feb 07, 2010

coolmimi
Would it be possible to post pictures of your location ? What type of garden do you envision ?

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Nia3 Central , AR(Zone 7b) Feb 07, 2010

Hi Marie,

I am also located in East Texas. I have found this website very useful -

http://easttexasgardening.tamu.edu

Good Luck,
Nia

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