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MzKitty:
You crack me up!! I admit when I saw the title - I DID go there!! LOL!!!
I prefer trimmed - especially for hedges.
Trees and flower bushes? Maintained - not so much trimmed as maintained. Does that make sense? I don't want them running W. but I don't want them to look like a topiary plan.
I don't mind planters. I prefer stuff in the ground. But planters can add a nice look. It all depends upon the location and the house - if there's a big yard with kids - I want it cleared with trees for shade and SOME flowers for pollination.
Does that make sense?