9a front yard landscaping advice
Myer R.
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Comments (2)Here's an idea of a general layout and some ideas about plants. These are examples of plants like what you could use, but you'll need to research if these specific plants could be used in your climate.1. Viburnum carlseii 2. Russian sage 3. Daylily 'Stella' or hybrid mix 4. 'Incrediball' Hydrangea or Japanese Spiraea 5. Ginkgo (or something else with great fall color) Not shown, low groundcover flanking garage ... Ajuga??...See MoreBig Hill/Slope in Front Yard - Landscaping Advice
Comments (5)I should have mentioned, in order to avoid distortion, post the pictures individually instead of making them into computer generated panoramas. Much of the front of the house cannot be ameliorated by plantings, since more than 50% of it is covered by paving. White may not be the best color for the garage door. Maybe it should be different than trim or body color. Seems like the left side could use a tree in an island bed and the tree @ right could use a bed. Some groundcover, perennials and annuals could screen the foundation. There could be a spreading shrub off the corner of the front porch. I don't think that retaining walls and terraces are necessary or that they would resolve perceived shortcomings of the overall scene. Part of the solution will come when the existing young trees grow to larger size....See MoreZone 9a Lafayette, Louisiana. Need help landscaping my front yard.
Comments (4)Monique, curb appeal doesn't rest primarily on selecting certain plants. It rests more on bed layout, plant forms & sizes, arrangement, organization and adding the right amount of variety. The picture you've provided shows mainly the house. But landscaping -- curb appeal -- has as much more to do with responding to the SETTING as it does with just what's in front of the house. It would be good if you could return to the exact spot* where the first picture was taken and swing the camera leftward in order to show us what's over there. The picture needs to slightly overlap with the existing one. Then swing the camera to the right, slightly overlapping again, and show us what's over there. That way we can see the broad view of the entire front yard. Also, with your truck out of the way, move the camera closer in and take another picture of the front entrance portion of the house (from the garage wall to the fence.) *If you can't return to the exact spot to match the first picture, disregard it and take all new pictures that pan the scene. Any chance on widening the walk that goes to the front door? That would help with curb appeal, too....See MoreFront Yard Landscaping Advice
Comments (12)Hello! I am finishing up the first part of my landscaping project and am about to start planting, but want to make sure I have things in order. My 2 main questions are below: 1. The stones again the side of the house: Is that an issue and should I move them away? Would that look odd to not have it "connect" to the house? I am going to get the round corner pieces cut, so I want to get it settled before I do that. 2. Do I have enough dirt? I want it to fill the bed but also don't want it to be too high on the foundation. Any and all advice is greatly appreciated as this was a complete first attempt for me. Thanks in advance!...See MoreMyer R.
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