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Comments (9)I second, third (whatever) bringing the bed out around those trees. I'd also get some pots up on your patio - maybe on the other side of the door from the bench - with some nice color to bring focus to the door, because those trees do sort of hide it (at least in the photos they do). Looks like you are in the woods? I see lots of trees behind the house? Woodland plants native to your area would be nice - ferns, groundcovers, small shrubs. Hostas, as mentioned, would be nice. Some azaleas for spring color. Do you get much sun there before the leaves come out? Daffodils would be nice if you do. I'd find some things with colorful bark for winter interest. I would stay away from things with much height under those trees because then it will be difficult to see the house through them. I would also avoid lining plants up. Get those shrubs out from in front of the porch and then mix up whatever you put in, or plant a group of three shrubs in a triangle rather than a row. That will complement the curving lines of the bed nicely that you will have once you incorporate those trees....See Morecorner landscape design help needed
Comments (2)You have two huge trees that are not symmetrical. Among other things, the right corner is filled with tree. So, I would not recommend a symmetrical plan. If you want symmetrical around the porch, that would work. Further, unless those trees are dead, I don't see how you can have "full to partial sun" on each corner. I'd go with broadleaf evergreens, rhodos, azaleas, kalmias. But, of course, I'm assuming you can't possibly have full sun under those trees....See MoreNeed Help with Design / Landscaping Ideas for near 1.5 acre backyard!
Comments (8)Ideas/considerations for when you talk with a real landscape architect: - how much gardening and of what kind are you/your wife wanting to do? Flowers, veggies, easy-care shrubbery? - how much lawn do you want to manicure and mow every week (personally I'd minimize the lawn, maximize your lovely woodland and natural meadow space). - if you can get electric to the hangar, do it. - cohesive yard: maybe a three-rail wood fence (backed with wire to contain pets) around the whole perimeter. If you do a fence, remember to include gates at strategic places wide enough for mowers, carts, etc. - any DIY skills or inclination? - dogs: You look like you're out in the country a bit, and big barky dogs are not a bad thing to have near the house. I like having a doggie door to give dogs access any time they want to their own dog run (an area maybe 6' wide by 15' long, fenced with 5 or 6' tall chain link). That way they can go in and out by themselves, and be contained in an area that you know is safe and escape-proof (deer, rabbits, and squirrels are such fun to chase). A normal fence can surround any other area you want them to play in while you're able to keep a closer eye on them. Not sure any of this was of help, but good luck anyhow....See Moreneed help with landscape design
Comments (8)West-facing in Georgia? I would want shade. (Choose trees that won't damage pavement, since you will be planting quite close to it. The 'Princeton' American elm won't, and it is resistant to Dutch elm disease.) Then, because I don't like either mowing around trees or mulch circles around them, I would convert the lawn to ground cover (pachysandra? vinca if not adjacent to natural areas?). I would add a brick walk bordered in light stone or concrete from sidewalk to steps, so visitors don't have to edge past parked cars to reach a walkway. (Would have made the walk wider, but I see what looks like a utility access cover in the way.) I would remove the stone mulch as inappropriate for the traditional style of the house, add an "anchor" evergreen shrub with a well-defined shape on each side of the entrance, and a larger, looser evergreen (rhododendron? mountain laurel?) at the left corner, with lower evergreens under the windows and something lower still (azaleas?) in front of the foundation beds. The goal would be a simple, traditional landscape in keeping with the traditional-style house, so it looks like it's been there forever. Like this?...See MoreCW
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