Reclaimed Area?

[Big Lou]

This would make a very pretty shade garden @Big Lou . I would incorporate some structural elements to give you interest all year. Perhaps a couple of big boulders and a pretty bird bath. What about a fence along the wall to block the view? Then you could use it as a backdrop for some cool art work - I see so much beautiful stuff in garden centers now designed to be used outside. Metal work, glass work, etc.

Great ideas Lisa! We have a huge garden center specializing in just things.

 

[Lisak1]

I think I would incorporate a little stepping stone path, too. Just to encourage wandering around in the shade garden.

 

[tbendl]

Fire pits are forbidden here due to our heavy fire risk. Seating is certainly a nice option.

What about the gas canister style? You turn them on and off.

 

[Big Lou]

heuchera or corabells some call them .They come in lots of colors with a pretty big windchime

Will do some research. Can you believe there is a noise ordinance regarding wind chimes!

 

[Big Lou]

What about the gas canister style? You turn them on and off.

Nope

 

[tbendl]

Poo.
Between noise and fire laws it looks like planting is your best bet. If you flatten it, you could always build a greenhouse there.

 

[Nyboy]

If you want quick privacy in semi shade plant a tall clumping bamboo. Make sure you research, some bamboo can be invasive stay away from runner. Clumping is well behaved and grows fast. Some are over 12 feet high.

 

[sissy]

how about a swing in the middle of it for you and your sweet heart to relax

 

[j.w]

The Heuchera does not die back in winter. I have it planted all along my back deck garden. It does get tall stems on it that the hummers like to feed from and you have to cut the stems off in the fall as they start looking kind of ratty. Tiny blossoms not hardly worth mentioning but the hummers still love to eat from them.

 

[JBtheExplorer]

Add native plants. Always the best way to go.

 

[Big Lou]

Btw, the tree canopies are going to be opened for more filtered sunlight.

New question.
What is your opinion of us returning the reclaimed area to its original grade then go from there with its landscaping?

 

[Big Lou]

The Heuchera does not die back in winter. I have it planted all along my back deck garden. It does get tall stems on it that the hummers like to feed from and you have to cut the stems off in the fall as they start looking kind of ratty. Tiny blossoms not hardly worth mentioning but the hummers still love to eat from them.

Which variety my friend?

 

[Big Lou]

Add native plants. Always the best way to go.

We will visit a nearby nursery specializing in native plants. Thanks.

 

[Lisak1]

Do you mean take out the retaining wall @Big Lou ?

 

[tbendl]

Btw, the tree canopies are going to be opened for more filtered sunlight.

New question.
What is your opinion of us returning the reclaimed area to its original grade then go from there with its landscaping?

I guess it kind of depends where it is in relation to your yard and if it's "usable" space. Like would you want to sit there or just see it from the deck. I think that will help you decide what to do with it in the end.