Large front porch - need planter/plant help
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My front porch and need new plant ideas
Comments (25)There are different ways to accomplish the same objectives, depending on your taste and what kind of garden work you like to do. If you like a densely-planted look, you can cut many plants back every year (usually right after they bloom, but look this up) so that they stay within boundaries. If you like a more spaced-out look, then you could reduce the plant density. You could perhaps move some of the azaleas to be among the roses? Even then, the plants will need pruning to continue to look nice - and because even for more space, they can get too big! I agree not to move shrubs at this time of year, but what I would suggest you do with the hostas while they are in leaf is separate out the green from the variegated leaves if you want to keep those as separate plants. Not sure how this happened - either you have a variegated plant that is "reverting" to green, or you got some root balls of one mixed in with root balls of another. You can do this in late summer once there is some prospect of rain, or if you do it earlier, be sure to water when you replant. Hostas are pretty tough plants anyway. Karin L...See MoreNeed help on planting large steep hillside in front of house
Comments (4)Wow! Big project ... I could go crazy with it myself, but I'm going to assume you want low maintenance. (?) I would plant 1 or 2 rows of trees on the flat "top" portion and then grass it in. You can seed it and put down straw for cover and Water it in, maintain moisture to encourage a deep root system. Less expensive than sod. Put mulch rings around the trees to protect the trunks... makes it easer to mow too. The lower " slope portion I would plant blue rug juniper (nearly indestructible), makes a no fuss "ever" green carpet and is good at erosion control. If you want some color... plant some hardy azalea bushes within a 4' space just inside where the "top" and the "slope" meet (all one color makes the best show). Whatever you do - would love to see a picture when you're done!...See Moreneed help for chic front porch
Comments (9)First, I would remove the wreath. Yes, you could put a short pedestal concrete planter to the right of the front door. Get a much larger front doormat that goes the entire length of the door and sidelights. I would add a very large round wrought iron medallion centered on the large siding wall. Also, your shutters are much too narrow. They should look as if they "could" almost close over the window. I would look at ones twice as wide if possible....See MoreNEED HELP with how to COZY UP FRONT ENTRY & PORCH AREA
Comments (2)No on the window because, IMO, it is too shabby chic for you home…lovely, by the way. Indoor/outdoor runner up to front door; rattan furniture, all working with a new front door color. Suggesting B.M. Somerville Red for the door AND the storm door. Art, instead of the window, your choice, of course, this is from greatbigcanvas.com region Florida. Out door sofa (love the look) and indoor/outdoor runner are from all modern.com. The faux croc pillow cover is from etsy.com. Instead of 2 18 x 18’s, I think three lumbars would work out better. Couple of garden stools in white. These are from Hayneedle. Add perennial climbing vines on the columns. Would ever consider painting the columns black?...See Moreravencajun Zone 8b TX
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