@funcountess

I haven't seen your name for a while, but I think of you from time to time when I'm out working in the yard, moving hoses. If I remember correctly, you were having some landscape challenges post fire season. I've wondered how the tree and shrubbery selection and planting are going, with a nosy neighbor watching over the fence., and if you've found a good quality hose that doesn't spring leaks.

I finished putting my soaker hoses and garden hoses in the barn for the winter yesterday. During the summer I had to repair two of my best hoses, but I guess that it's inevitable after 10+ years of use. Most soakers don't last very many years, but I found a good quality soaker that lasts longer and doesn't kink or develop geysers unless I'm not paying close enough attention. Trouble is that I can't remember the brand to order more. I guess that will be one of my winter chores, to research and find out where I got them.

I hope you had an enjoyable summer.

Jim