Curb Appeal; Portico Redesign and Landscaping Ideas
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Landscape ideas to improve front yard curb appeal
Comments (12)Hmmm I had downloaded a picture without the mulch but it didn’t show apparently. hmmm the garden center actually recommended the sand cherries, they said you can keep cutting them down to a Shrub height. im also not a fan of evergreens which why I didn’t include them, for some reason I don’t like the look of them, but I guess I need to get over that! which ones would you Recommend? And yes! I agree about the numbers, pole and the railing! That’s my project after the garden lol...See Moreportico decor and curb appeal ideas
Comments (2)I would look into getting a good ornamental tree. Position it out in the yard just left of the house. This will frame the house. Two that I like are Redbud and Sargent Crabapple. Both have long seasons of interest. The Crabapple has pretty flowers in spring, good color in fall and dime size red fruit all winter long. Depending on the variety, Redbud has gorgeous burgundy leaves and pretty flowers that bloom on the stems in spring....See MoreFront Yard Landscaping/Curb Appeal DIY Ideas
Comments (14)I know I am late to this thread but I have a few comments. The current plantings are too close to the house. Plant yours farther out. I'd remove the plant that is blocking the window. Sun loving plants will not thrive on the north side of the house. You do not need tall plants unless you prefer them. There are two Tradescantia that might work. Oyster Plant and Purple Heart. Purple Heart does grow on the north side of my house but I live in California. Oyster plant might need more sun. Your local nursery could tell you. What you need for the door is a full reveal storm door. Once you get it choose a paint color for your front door. Paint the door and the storm door the same color. Front door can be any color you like. If you are conservative just paint it white. I made a few images. Last one is Sherwin Williams Juneberry. It is my favorite but I know some people like less contrast. I almost forgot, I deepened the planting bed on the left; it was too shallow. If it were my house I would want a Philodendron selloum off the corner of the house where the shrub is now. Not in front of the window. I just happen to love them, you may not....See MoreNeed HELP with landscaping ideas to add curb appeal
Comments (7)I do not like shutters with wide window groups, because they are obviously fake. I would remove them and paint the trim around the windows as well as on the corners of the house and the fascia at the edge of the roof. Below is a home with three exterior colors that accent the lines of the house. The contrast between light, medium and dark tones adds drama. The rest of your curb appeal can come from landscaping. Start by adding a concrete path from the front entry to the driveway. If you can't do a solid concrete walk buy the largest paving stones (usually 18"x18") and set them between the entry and the driveway. This will allow you to make a 36" wide path that is easy to walk on, and looks good. Here is one simple style. It looks like there is already a planting bed between the entry and the driveway. Fill it with plants that stay green through winter, but be careful to choose shrubs that stay small. Dwarf only means smaller than the species, so check the expected mature height before you buy. Be sure to place all plants far enough away from the house and walkways that they don't crowd. If a plant is expected to grow 4' wide, plant it 2' from the house or path. Fill in around them with perennials or annuals to cover bare ground and provide seasonal color. The bed on the side of the garage is narrow and therefore best suited to small upright plants such as phlox, veronica or daylily. If you want a shade tree make sure to avoid underground utilities when you dig. Don't plant a tree or any large shrub between the front door and the street. Don't create a mulch volcano around new trees. If your soil is heavy, deep mulch can lead to fungal disease at the base of the trunk. This applies to shrubs as well. Mulch is supposed to be temporary just to cover bare ground. You can let the lawn grow up to the tree....See MoreDig Doug's Designs
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