Reclaimed Area?

[Big Lou]

we have not yet filled in the former pond area. It's complicated due to the various slopes of the ground. I'm simply asking for any kind of idea as to what we could do with this area. Returned to sloped lawn it is pretty much unusable so that is why we are seeking a wide range of possibilities. Artistic, useful, different. No idea is a bad idea. We have an engineer, drainage specialist and soil crew at our disposal. One thing for sure is there will be evergreens planted to block the view of our neighbors house.

Here are photos from moments ago.

 

[Gemma]

Looks like a nice little area, I'm curious to see what ideas people will bring
I can't tell if it's easily accessible from the rest of the yard, a bit hidden or what?

 

[Meyer Jordan]

How much sunlight (in hours per day) does this area receive?

 

[Big Lou]

How much sunlight (in hours per day) does this area receive?

Shaded light all day Meyer. We plan to have each of the three trees pruned so more direct light gets through. Reluctantly, considering taking out the Oklahoma redbud.

 

[tbendl]

What about filling it with hostas? They have some great colors and are shade tolerant and would fill up that area nicely.

 

[sissy]

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

 

[tbendl]

Not sure if you could do a sunken firepit/seating area

 

[Mmathis]

Ferns.

 

[Meyer Jordan]

Shaded light all day Meyer. We plan to have each of the three trees pruned so more direct light gets through. Reluctantly, considering taking out the Oklahoma redbud.

I thought so. May be a problem finding evergreens that get large enough quickly that will grow with limited sunlight. You can rule out any fir trees.

 

[MitchM]

Xeriscape.
Very low maintenance.

 

[Big Lou]

What about filling it with hostas? They have some great colors and are shade tolerant and would fill up that area nicely.

Exactly one of our ideas. Just wish they did not die back in the winter. They are a great surprise in the spring. We have several now. Thanks.

 

[Big Lou]

Xeriscape.
Very low maintenance.

I haven't stayed current with xeriscape. Maybe a great choice. Thank you.

 

[Big Lou]

Ferns.

Another idea we are considering. Again, wish they stayed green year round.

 

[Lisak1]

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.

 

[Big Lou]

Not sure if you could do a sunken firepit/seating area

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