Need ideas for mountain landscape 7,000 ft elevation am sun
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Landscaping ideas for a 33'x35' front yard
Comments (11)"I am considering some sort of dwarf flowering tree." I agree that a small tree in the front right corner of the pictured lawn would look nice; maybe something like a flowering cherry or a dogwood. IMO the front left could be enhanced by a large rounded white flowering spirea or other shrub. Forsythia will grow more rapidly but can become ungainly unless skillfully chosen as to size and pruned correctly, whereas the spirea will grow move slowly and look good without pruning. A large sun tolerant rhododendron would also look nice, but there are many medium sized flowering shrubs to choose from. The viburnum family has many attractive shrubs and their wood is strong enough to sustain a central landscaping role, but you would want one that would not just grow vertically. (Some of the larger viburnums could even take the place of a small tree). A wedding spirea has a nice rounded shape and their wood is also fairly strong, although the stems are finer. Oak leaf hydrangeas are very attractive and will grow to a good size, but they like more moisture and shade. Additionally, as with all hydrangeas, their wood is very fragile and they will not stand up to much punishment. I like the bench idea, and have found a bench near the entryway to my own home to be very useful for such things as temporary placement of items going into or out of the house. A little white bistro table and pair of chairs on a tiny patio there might serve the same purpose and be a nice place to have some morning tea...and a bench under the proposed tree would also be nice. A fountain is always a nice addition, and there are even small floating water pumps now with built in solar power. That would be nice on the inner edge of your patio, and the previously mentioned front shrub would give you a bit of privacy and a place for birds to perch. The most important thing is planting to suit how you want to use this space, so it will be convenient, comfortable, private, and shady enough to enjoy. Right now you also have enough sun for a lovely herb garden in a little raised bed, maybe even in a peanut shape, or you could include a few pots of herbs to edge your patio. Potted plants can have more immediate impact than plants in the ground because the pots elevate them, making them more noticeable, and fragrant herbs are very pleasant and more accessible than those in the ground. Pineapple sage gets quite large in the course of a summer but is not winter hardy in temperate zones. Colored or white pots will stand out better; and in general light colored flowers will also be more noticeable than dark ones. I suggest white bistro table and chairs and white bench because they, too, will stand out and contrast nicely with the color of your home, IMO. Enjoy your new outdoor space!...See MoreNeeding help with front yard landscape
Comments (35)If you're going to own a car it requires that you know something about car maintenance: periodically, the oil and tires must be changed; it must be washed and fluids filled, etc. These are things one learns to do in order to have the pleasure and convenience of owning their own vehicle. Similarly, if you're going to own a lawn, you learn to mow it weekly, edge it periodically, and keep the weeds out, etc. Groundcover is no different. Depending on what plant you make it of, you must learn how to prepare for it, what maintenance that plant requires, and how to control it. Groundcover requires a bit different approach than grass, but it is not necessarily harder or more time consuming. It is just different. I find it to be easier so my yard is 100% groundcover. The number one difference is that weeds must be kept out. This is not harder than weekly mowing. It's just different and there are methods one can employ to make the job easier. In the long run, groundcover can be considerably less work after it's established (which depends on the plant used) than a lawn. Your example of "battling an ivy plant for years" has me thinking that no one is employing any effective methods of controlling it. It is a bit like never mowing, edging or weeding the lawn and then blaming the grass for being out of control. One thing is for sure, only weeds will be happy if you try to grow grass where there not sufficient light to do it. It boils down to the fact that you must have something growing to cover the ground, or you must cover the ground with mulch (and replenish it ongoing). The something growing can be a sad attempt at a lawn (which is what is there now); it can be groundcover; or it can be a mixed variety of plants (like in that picture above). What else is there other than solid hardscaping which is not the least practical? Of those solutions you can already see exactly what one of them looks like because you have it now. You can probably envision the mixed variety of plants covering the ground. Is there any question that it would not be the highest maintenance of any solution? If you take another look at the left side of the photo I submitted of the houses with sloping fronts, you'll notice that it is solid groundcover. It doesn't look like there's a weed in it. You can see at its left side a sharp division where it abuts its neighbor's grass lawn. Each planting is distinctly separate. The groundcover is neither running into the grass, nor is it rampaging over the edges of the walk or steps. How is this even possible? The fact is, it happens in millions of places all over the country. It's obvious that one can learn how to employ plants in such a way. Or they can refuse to do that....See MoreShare ideas/examples of outdoor living spaces? (sun&insect protection)
Comments (22)FWIW it is worth to those looking at the options like Localeater. Did some research today. A 10x14 pergola starts at about 4k (pine) and goes up based on material and features. We like Walpole (have bought from them before) and they make a nice one in Azek (looks like wood but wears better ... we used it for new steps at our beachhouse) for 10k. The retractable sun shades for the top are another 2k. 8 weeks delivery, alas. Then of course we need the mosquito curtains, another 1k or so. We would also need to dig up our stone patio to put in a foundation, then the put the patio back and drill through it. Meh. An awning with Sunbrella is about $3200 for a 9x16 (that size would nestle in nicely near our koi pond area). 6 weeks plus. More expensive if it is retractable, but that kind cannot accommodate mosquito nets. The awning vendor had a product that was like a screen that came down at a push of a button, hidden up under the awning. That was another $10k though. Alternatively, you can use mosquito curtains. Not crazy about any of these options so far ... we might start simple with mosquito curtains for our french doors off the MBR in Maine and see how the y work. I like that we can get them in white......See MoreMountain Home Needs Curb Appeal
Comments (41)Red as an exterior color is unheard of in some places, more common in others. Mountain areas, with their standing seam roofs probably have the majority of red as we know it. It’s tough to find a home pic that highlights the costly items at your new place. This red roofed barn gave you a visual of the deep gray. Getting rid of your red color would cost a fortune........... Other colors are tough to coordinate with whatever exists. The street side of the house was built with no design eye as to a focal point. It would be enhanced greatly by the small porch over the door. A faux/or real balcony extending the width of your house would create more of a chalet look that is expected (and or appreciated) in the mountains. This pic from Zillow in your area. The pic from Zillow could be from a previous sale of the house, before the trees grew so much. (Realtors sometimes go the easy route with their pics.) It’s all about time and money. The small gabled porch cover with a cute light might be your most cost effective upgrade. Is this a full time home, personal vacation home, or to be a vacation rental? How it’s lived in might make a difference in what is to be done, and when. Just a thought. Cheers!...See MoreRelated Professionals
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