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cornelia9000 in Swarthmore, PA
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A medium sized suburban backyard surrounded by invasive bamboo and a crappy old wood fence. We just moved in and it is time for a fix up! A large screened porch and shady deck divide the yard. We have part sun, part shade. We also have groundhogs, rabbits, deer, and foxes!

Back Yard Fun for Kids Garden General Garden I Need Ideas! Help! Medium (1,000 - 5,000 sq ft.)

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15 of 21: BEFORE: A quaint brick path leading out to the front

16 of 21: BEFORE: our fence posts covered in ivy and surrounded by bamboo

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19 of 21: BEFORE: I need to get rid of this bamboo before it takes over

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21 of 21: BEFORE: this old fence

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Photo Thumbnail #4: BEFORE: the old fence needs to go!
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