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The regular crew is still here, they weed, trim, plant, build walls and walkways as weather permits. Help here costs between $4 and $5 per person per day and they do a tremendous amount of work in one day. I am very lucky to have their services, they take pride in their work and often add plants from their own gardens.
It is really my girlfriend and the gardeners who deserve the credit for what you see.

1/4 & 3/4 acre ponds. A thousand miles from no where and there is no place I want to be...
Dwight Yoakam