Looking for ideas for a front porch only on left front
Amy D'Amours
4 years ago
1850 Farmhouse needs a front porch. I am looking for suggestions.
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Marigold
4 years ago
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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 MoreUncovered Front Porch/Landscaping Ideas, PLEASE!
Comments (12)I agree about beefing up your column, but you could also plant a flowering vine to grow up it. What you choose for landscaping does depend on where you live and the daily sun exposure. Some of the forums on the garden side that might give you ideas are Shrubs, Perennials, Cottage Gardens, Trees. Check out the gallery on each of those for extra pics, but there are usually lots of posts with pictures on the discussion sides as well. Although you didn't ask, could you paint the garage doors to make them less in-your-face white? It could be my screen, but they look much whiter than your siding. Eventually (or immediately if you are full of energy), you could widen the walk and change it from a straight one to one with a curve or two that joins the sidewalk further away from the driveway. We did that and it wasn't all that awful-we did have someone jackhammer the old concrete walk before putting in a flagstone walk. For you, a brick walk would be lovely. That would give you room on both sides of the path to plant with more than just perennials. Having a curving walkway bordered with mix of shrubs, hostas, and flowers can make a very welcoming entrance. Oh, and check out the Hosta forum, too! Your home is pretty and I know you will have fun making it even more so with your landscaping. Oh, and I see a rock garden on the hill to the right of the driveway. Can you tell that gardening is my passion? :)...See MoreIdeas? Unbalanced Front Porch Fixtures
Comments (11)Lights flanking a door should be equidistant measured from each side of the door. The electrician messed up. The electrician should be responsible to fix it. The fixture on the left side of door needs to be moved closer to the door so that it is the same distance as the right side. This should not cost you anything. And no putting an ugly plate over the mistake is not the solution. Have them fix this correctly. I don't care how much you like your builder. He knows this was done incorrectly and it needs to be fixed correctly....See Morelighting ideas for front door without a porch
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PROBeth H. :
4 years agocelerygirls' idea.
or, one of these:
ignore the two story part. just focus on the cover porch
Amy D'Amours
4 years ago
PROPatricia Colwell Consulting
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katinparadise
4 years ago
PROOutdoor Living Today
4 years agoA great option could be a pergola. There are many sizes that would look wonderful in front of your farmhouse! Once you have a solid foundation your options are endless! Or once you have your front porch built we can make a custom pergola to fit your area.
https://outdoorlivingtoday.com/shop/pergola-with-retractable-canopy/
Amy D'Amours
4 years ago
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