Would like some landscape ideas for the front of our house
sally VW
last year
Hello, I want to remove the hedges on the left side of the house and replace with a more updated look. I have no idea where to start. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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sally VW
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HELP! Need front of house landscaping ideas!
Comments (1)So just some thoughts... I would ditch the clematis for some sort of topiary bush. It would become a statement plant. Look at low bushes that are purple, red, yellow that are slow growing and don’t require a lot of trimming. I wouldn’t really add anymore green. Between the lawn and the house color, you need other colors. Also consider something spiked to add interest. Along the rail, just do a low border plant like liriope. It has white and green leaves and gets a purple bloom in summer. A local nursery can really help. They can even create a plan for you....See MoreTips/Advice on landscaping the front of our home
Comments (6)Just wanted to add that our planting zone is 8b. : ) Any help would be greatly appreciated!...See MoreBlank Slate Front Elevation: Need some landscaping ideas
Comments (3)I like @Dig Doug's suggestion. Breaking up that front expanse of grass will make a huge difference. Flowering shrubs and small trees, e.g. hydrangea, azalea, and Japanese maples, would be lovely. Agree, too, the shutters need more pizazz. I'd perhaps opt for a marine blue against that taupe siding, but the burgundy suggestion above is nice, too....See MoreAnyone have some landscaping ideas for my front yard?
Comments (9)I was going to suggest the same as celery. absolutely remove the large shrubs. I'm sure any local nursery can suggest the correct plants for your flower bed. Some other ideas: Just painting your garage door a darker tone (all of that bright white against the dark red brick is too star) and adding some of the carriage hardware to it, makes such a diff I gave you a softer beige, but her dark gray would work too. here's a warm, dark gray w/the carriage hardware (you can buy this on Amazon for less than $40) Looks good w/the dark brick, yes? and don't forget to get some new garage lights that aren't white. any of these would be fine. see these lights? and the hardware on the door? dark red brick, with all of the warmer (don't do a blue gray!) trim and door. since you have some rock in the beds, you could do something like this w/the pots around the front door (which you could also paint. I gave you a peacock blue) just look at the flower beds not the house. they used mexican pebbles and large pots this would also work w/your house color...See Moresally VW
last year
Jilly
last yearPretty house!
I’d go ahead and remove the shrubs so you can get a clear picture of the space.
I think slighty curving the bed down a bit to meet the curve in the sidewalk would look nice, and more cohesive with the other bed.
Once you’ve got it cleared, edging set up, etc, you’ll get a much better idea of what you’re working with. You could use dwarf shrubs, such as dwarf Yaupon Holly, smaller grasses, perennials. Maybe add a pretty bird bath to see out the window. :)You could also take a good picture of the bed to a reputable local nursery for ideas in your area, as well as check around the neighborhood.
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