Landscape design help, also gross bricks
Cory Cushing
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Cory Cushing
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Comments (9)I see absolutely no reason to remove the wall. It may not have a specific purpose but it does provide a point of interest (even a focal point) and adds some character. I would consider removing some of the foundation shrubs. They are planted too closely (requiring frequent pruning to keep in size) and they look a bit regimented and soldier-like, marching across the front of the house. There is no reason for the two sides to match. That is a more appropriate approach if the house was symmetrical but it's not and attempting to have symmetrical plantings on either side will throw off the balance and make it look forced rather than natural. You do need color and in front of the wall is ideal space. You could plant with annuals or any suitably sized perennials. I'm not sure how low they have to be, as you have some room for height there.....just keep whatever you pick lower than the wall....See MoreCurb appeal help. Paint the brick? Paint the trim? Landscapeing?
Comments (29)I wonder how many won't enter because of the US flag. People are nuts over such things today, and they would probably never say that it was an issue for them, but it might be. Work with the color of the drive and the cobblestones out front. Stain the brick charcoal, paint the shingles lighter gray and then pick up white for the trim and windows. Landscaping is a big issue for me, especially around the pool. Remove the tired pool furniture, umbrella and awnings. Buy some replacements now while the end of season sales are on. Hydrangeas are a typical Nantucket bloom but it is too late for them this year. You can put some out for spring though. Hopefully, you won't be there to see them bloom....See MoreHelp Needed by Landscape Designer for Flagstone Backyard Patio -Please
Comments (20)@greenfish1234 Thank you again for your input. I'm attaching a better picture of the back door area. Our door is currently a slider door - not sure if that will be switched in the future to a french door. How far past the door should the steps/landing go? The further we go, the further we cut into that dead space next to our family room wall (to the right of the door). Also, the deeper the total of depth of the steps/landing combined, the deeper the bed gets to the left of the steps/landing, unless we don't make that bed as deep as the steps/landing, but not sure if that will look right. I'm also attaching a pic of landing/steps I found on line. Not that I want curved steps or that material, but was wondering if I could turn that dead space into a raised planter on the landing. That way I can soften that area. If I did this though, not sure how far to bring out the planter - just to the last step, or to the edge of the back of the family room wall. In this pic, their dead space is probably 1/2 that of mine....See MoreHelp with Front yard Landscape design - Amateur needs some help :)
Comments (2)zone is not enough ... we need a location.. big city name ... do you know your soil??? what direction does the front door face ... are the only shade trees the one on the left .... if there is clear sky above.. im not sure i would even call this part shade .. if this is a winter pic.. do you have a summer pic to see such?? winner winner chicken dinner is done.. more tomorrow ken...See MoreCory Cushing
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