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 Post subject: Grate in the back yard
PostPosted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 3:05 pm 
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Our house was one of the lucky ones to get a grate at the far left back corner.

I am trying to envision what my yard will eventually look like.

Can I still plant along the back fence line?? Will the actuall posts for the fence be on that line? How have others delt with these grates??
I have a side that slopes pretty good...left side of the house. Can we still put flagstone patio down, can I level it off??

Any suggestions

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PostPosted: Mon Jun 11, 2007 3:45 pm 
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Why do you consider it lucky that you have the grate in your backyard, is that not the same as being happy about having a green electrical box on your front lawn?


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Darrell & Taralyn wrote:
Why do you consider it lucky that you have the grate in your backyard, is that not the same as being happy about having a green electrical box on your front lawn?
It's Sarcasm, sometimes not obviously detected. But trust me, she's being sarcastic ;-)


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PostPosted: Tue Jun 12, 2007 4:13 pm 
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So I am allowed to plant along the back fence?? Won't it interfere with the movement of water to the grate??


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I got stuck with one in my backyard as well. We haven't done major backyard renos yet, but when we get to it i plan to plant around it accordingly. As i see it, the grate is there in the event of flood like conditions, not really for rain run off. So as long as you don;t cover it, or build a garden up too high around it so water can;t get to it, you should be ok. As with anything, use your best discretion and you should be able to make the best of it.

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