kate2carey's ideas
Ed's 2-tier front yard. Permeable pavers? Concrete slab for electric bicycle?
Use balance of viewpoint.
Median landscape. Cool, simple ideas.
Yes, do need a consultant. I lived part-time in Seattle until a few months ago. This home is in Syracuse, NY (Central). The shade tree idea is a good one, as I may have been focused too much on sticking something tight into the corner by the chimney and wall. If I can find one that does not grow so high that it gets in the way of how sunny and bright the house is now, great! That Fire Maple would be great IF it would only grow to say 20'. Great idea.
Oh my, I like the idea of the beadboard on the porch. ...difficult to consider not painting the brick. Guess I will see how it cleans up! Thanks so much.
Stone and metal arch
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