Landscaping challenge in Zone 6
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Zone 6 House ready for Landscaping (PX)
Comments (13)If this were my house I wouldn't be thinking about which plants yet but just in general terms of what kind of plants, where. You could always wander around a local nursery if ideas fail you. My imagination is activated at that ground level entrance, where I think I would put a big patio surrounded at a bit of distance by deciduous trees that offer interest throughout the year (I'm not good with your zone, now that I know what it is), far enough that their roots or debris wouldn't significantly distrub the patio but that some shade/cooling would be provided. Bordering the patio I'd have a sloping rock garden going up the slope to provide something with up-close appeal to look at and work on. Looks like slopes go up both sides from that area. From the distance view of the house, the trees and patio would provide some visual weight to offset the car(s) in the driveway and the ramp, but because it's a dip there is a bit of seclusion from the road. You could put the Weigelas as a hedge where they would enhance the seclusion during summer, or block a view of any walls you don't like. I'm wondering if this is meant to be a wheelchair accessible house in which case I wonder whether access is required to the rest of the property, as it would seem that pathways are called for, or whether one would always be getting around on a riding mower or similar vehicle. And the system of pathways would depend on whether you put destinations in the landscape or just need to do maintenance. Landscaping is really done for people, not for houses alone. That's why it's so hard to make suggestions for a blank slate without knowing who the people inside it are, even for plant suggestions. Are you the kind of person who revels in the rare and the wonderful, and willing to pay extra and hunt it down, or are you happy with the ordinary or classic plants on which you can get a great deal at the big box store? Blank slate postings are almost always followed by questions from the forum that basically boil down to "well, who are you?" Because that is what dictates the landscaping. And I get the sense that if you take the time to explain to us who you are and what you like, you will probably not need any help making decisions. As you articulate your needs and expectations to us, they will become clearer to you as well. But I think that is exactly the process that you are a bit too tired to do, although it seems like you have the plant knowledge and the capacity to plan it, if you were not kind of overdosed on doing that process over and over inside. You will have better luck getting just simple plant suggestions on other forums, most likely. We think too much around here, and overanalyze everything. KarinL...See MoreFoundation Landscaping, Zone 6 Connecticut
Comments (9)I live in coastal Connecticut: boxwoods will look great and perform well. I think they’re a good start but you could add a whole lot more given the size of both your house and yard! Hope there are a few other interesting plants in your future. Beautiful house!...See MoreLandscape Ideas fo Zone 6b
Comments (1)Hi Jason, can you share a little more information on locale? What direction does home face?...See MoreThoughts for some wildlife friendly landscaping? (Zone 6A)
Comments (7)Yardvaark, Thank you for the advise. The Bee Balm does indeed get large, so I'll push it back roughly 3' feet from the path, and have the ground cover (White Nancy) probably 6" from the path. I think I'll try to plant them irregularly around the bird bath. Iaceyvail, Yeah not sure what I was thinking with the weed barrier. When starting out, the concept not having to worry too much about weeds was very alluring. Definitely proved to be pointless. And yes! I'm looking for mainly insect attracing plants. I have milkweed in the backyard that did a wonderful job as habitat for monarch caterpillars....See Morelbs33
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