Help with landscape in front of fence
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ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
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Help needed planting/landscaping around corner area and fence
Comments (3)You need a good sized shrub in front of the blank brick on the steepest part of the slope. I'm sure in zone 7 there is something evergreen that would work....See MoreLandscaping help I need to create privacy without a fence
Comments (14)For privacy in 5B, I've done a mix of arborvitae and privet, strategically placing the evergreens where privacy is needed year round. Specimens or anchors with spruces. For 15'ish high used "Techny/Mission" arborvitae, but "Emerald Green" is popular and sold everywhere. "Fat Albert" blue spruce. "Cheyenne" privet (seems hardier with long cold spells). Higher than that then "Green Giant" arborvitae and "Columnar" spruces....See MoreNeed landscape ideas for backyard in front of fence
Comments (1)You want to start with trees, then layer in large shrubs. It's hard to tell what you big bush is, but if it's a rose, more would do If you've planted more roses, maybe you need to wait for them to grow bigger....See MoreFront Yard Help - To Fence or Not to Fence?
Comments (36)UPDATE: I wanted to thank everyone for their helpful suggestions. Our front yard renovation is almost complete. All we have left to do is pick out some colorful pillows for the chairs and wait for the plants to grow larger over time. We’re really happy with it. This is about the most sun the yard gets so finding native California plants that were shade tolerant and drought tolerant was a challenge. Here’s our plant list: Allumroot in 2 variations; Seaside Daisy; Narrow Leaf Milkweed; Blue Eyed Grass; and, Western Sword Fern The pots and window boxes aren’t natives but contain combos of impaitients, lace ferns, a different variation of allumroot, and daffodils. It’s much more enjoyable to sit outside and watch the kids play now....See Moreken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
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