Front Elevation Out of Balance
Hannah Hester
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Comments (8)Hi, I agree with everything (!) laag wrote. My two cents are: I think the overall look would improve if all the gestures were made bigger--a bigger bed with more generous curves, addition of a bigger evergreen conifer tree at the end of the bed (you'd definitely need more growing room for a larger tree), fewer plant types, bigger swaths of each plant type, and more distinct contrast between each swath. My take on it would be to invest in a larger conifer for the end of the bed (I'm thinking something that grows to 6 feet high and kind of stout) and another substantial, rounded, evergreen to maybe 3 1/2 feet tall and wide for midway down the bed (where the maple is now?) And a mound of prostrate evergreens around the house corner from the peninsula. You could relocate the dwarf conifers you have to make a tableau near your entryway or, maybe, at the end of a bed. You'd then have a balanced evergreen framework with enough size/bulk to anchor a mixed perennial display and to provide good winter structure. Maybe one of your frustrations now is that the evergreens are not really larger or bulkier than the perennials and so are not providing much structure? Using what you have already, you could divide up your sedums to increase the drift size to 7,8,9 plants in a drift and you could possibly use the rudbeckia as the basis for a second drift. Three, or maybe four, drifts would be enough to fill an enlarged planting bed. Keep size and legginess in mind, because both the sedum and redbeckia can, in my opinion, get kind of leggy and might look best with a full, compact grower placed in front. Autumn Joy and rudbeckia are a classic combination in prairie planting/swedish style landscapes and, IMO, look good planted alongside one another. Also, possibly, the use of butterfly bush will end up being problematic for you. I don't know how big they typically grow in your area, but in my climate they easily top 12-15 feet in all directions (even when pruned) and they look kind of billowy and shapeless. I would not consider them to be suitable for a foundation planting. You might find a use for them as screening material in front of an evergreen hedge? Good luck! I feel kind of evil for what I have written, but it comes from a helpful place! I can tell you, from my own experience, that my planting beds have grown deeper and bigger over time so as to make the original footprint laughably small. The beds now average about 12 feet wide, but, with forethought, they could have been 25 feet wide. They are not foundation planting beds, but 12 feet wide would not be crazy even for foundation planting if space allows it. And, each year, I've continued to simplify my planting scheme with bigger, more cohesive drifts....See MoreBrake Drum out of Balance
Comments (2)Hi cherokee owners. Came here to share something and hope you understand posting in this thread that was posted months long. This is the second time i heard this. The first time was on my jeep. what i did was that i replaced the drum brakes. here are some of the procedure i knew. First, Clean and lubricate anchor pin with hi-temp multi purpose grease. Then, clean and lubricate support plate shoe contact surfaces with hi-temp multi purpose grease. Next, Lubricate adjuster cable guides, adjuster screw and pivot, parking brake lever and lever pivot pin with hi-temp multi purpose grease. Attach parking brake lever to secondary brakeshoe with washer and new U-clip. Then, Remove wheel cylinder clamps. Secure shoes with new holddown springs, pins and retainers. Installation: # Install parking brake strut and spring. # Install guide plate and adjuster cable on anchor pin. # Install primary and secondary return springs. # Install adjuster cable guide on secondary shoe. # Lubricate and assemble adjuster screw Useful link: Jeep Cherokee repair...See MoreElevation balanced - but busy? Opinions
Comments (3)I forgot to add - one reason we are drawn to it is because it doesn't have a definite defined 2 story look from the outside. We kind of like the look of a ranch but have it actually be a 2 story with possibly a shed dormer or something out the back. Hard to explain. I like the is it a 2 story or not from the road look where you really can't be sure until you are in it. I really like Annie Deighnaugh's elevation too (4th image down) but with a 2nd floor under the roof somewhere, simple right? Ha! jennybc-I found it while looking for exterior pics but the layout is similar to what we are envisioning but we will need 2 beds and a bath upstairs as well. Overall I do like the positioning of most of the rooms in the layout (but don't prefer the living, dining, kitchen all in a row). The master bath/closet area is huge though - definitely too large for what we are thinking. Thanks for the link! This forum is great for jogging others memories of things they have seen that are similar and very helpful! bmh-as far as lot size, yes and no. We probably DO have the space but aren't willing to clear the trees needed to do it. Our thought right now is to have the house somewhat secluded from the road and as you drive up you veer to the right where the garage would be so as you approach you see the house and not just garage. That is sort of a sticking point - do not want people to pull up and see only the garage in front of them. With the way the existing drive is that is what would happen with a side load garage. We also have a couple very large oaks that we are trying to keep. Thank you for the images! I like the first one and then the yellow one and the all brick one even though they are visually definitely both 2 story homes. Thank you! I am getting nervous/excited to get started. We are putting our current home on the market this week as well - exhausted from that process too! Anyone else?...See MoreNeed to Balance Front Elevation
Comments (26)The fact that you had to remove boulders might indicate that the building site is rocky and builders frequently encounter rock when digging. That may be the reason why no one builds basements. That is a complicated building site. Judging from the number of topo lines, you've got a lot of elevation change. You will absolutely need a skilled architect and an engineer. There is no way a stock plan will work for this site. I think you need to build up rather than out. The driveway might be modified to cross the front of the lot and the garage be placed on the other side so that it isn't in your face on the approach climb. You need professional help....See MoreCharles Ross Homes
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