Thanks! Great to hear!

I’d avoid getting too close with trees and shrubs. If there is water, they’ll find it. I agree with the most common recommendation to stick with turf grasses; for my area, that would be the Kentucky Bluegrass, Fescue, and Perennial Ryegrass varieties. Avoid native grasses like Bluestem, which can have roots at least 6 feet deep. That being said, I think there are a lot of flowering perennials that would be safe, but do some research on root depth compared to how deep your lines are. I also have a septic field, and I have toyed with the idea of what you are saying about building some berms. If I ever did this, I would likely get a thick geotextile fabric like the ones used on erosion control projects below rip rap. I would place this fabric on the bottom of the berm, adding at least a foot of soil over the top, which should be adequate for shallow-rooted perennials. The fabric will allow for drainage and (should) avoid root penetration. I hope this helps.

They get overspray from the irrigation heads. When I moved to this location, the irrigation system was already installed, and it was all turf. I’ve positioned the beds (and plants) the best I could to avoid moving heads. It’s not perfect, but if I’ve learned anything about irrigation, it’s never perfect.

@@gardenhike thank you! I’ve watched this video a bunch of times for inspiration for my landscape projects. Love your channel and your property is beautiful!

My opinion is yes. It statys compact (3’x3’) and it can take some heat which can occur next to walls, especially brick. And I’ve never found the roots to be a problem.