Landscaping advice
1. Vista is huge. Long, unobstructed views prolong life. 2. Global warming will harm trees especially in July and August now. It is a good time to irrigate with 10 gallon water bags around trees 3 times a week. Irrigation systems are expensive but probably worth it IF you think the bags are ugly. 3. A great deal of your land may have a lot of water draining into it from February until early June. So keeping that water out of your basement is critical for your health especially if you are prone to colds or the flu. It you are not, then it is not quite as urgent. But nasty viruses, fungus and bacteria grow rapidly in mold. You can put two feet of moisture absorbing wood chips next to the house where the water comes in to retard the process. But in the end, water is the enemy. Gutters should be cleaned out 3 times a year and downspouts should empty out at least 10 feet from the house. It is easy to tell. If your basement smells moldy, then you have an issue that should be