Landscape Ideas
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Melody ten Berge on Jul 19, 2013wow now thats Curb AppealHelpful Reply
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Gail Salminen on Jul 19, 2013@Terry you have created a pretty good vision. One way in which you could create a low maintenance garden would be to use some tall growing perennial grasses, and colour with some barberry bushes. Look into the perrenials that do well within your area in the shades you desire. Make your garden as large as you want, but you don't have to put the plants all in on the first year - just balance the area and heavily mulch the rest (to keep the weeds at bay). I have found mulch - a fine cedar mulch - adds some interest when done in a complimenting colour or in black to the ground look like rich earth. You can add some more colour with annuals until you decide which perennials you like. You might want a colourful perrenial flower in front of the porch to the left. All in all, I think you are on the right track and have definitely added curb appeal. Take your time. Please do update us with photos - would love to watch it develop.Helpful Reply
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Alexandra Arena on Jul 19, 2013STUNNING!Helpful Reply
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Melissa Gutilla on Jul 19, 2013Very Beautiful!!Helpful Reply
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Sheri N on Jul 21, 2013Another plant you might look into for your landscape is the elderberry. They grow to about 6' and come in 2 colors green which flowers white in the spring and the black which flowers a pale pink. The black is my favorite (it's not a true black but a dark purple). They grow quickly, my black one started out last year at about 12 inches and is now over 5'! Also, if you get high winds in your area, stay away from Locust trees! We have a purple robe locust in our front yard, the wood of the locust is brittle so high winds will snap limbs off,. They also get nasty suckers that travel many many feet (50'+). Gardening is an expensive "habit" so I hope that some of my suggestions help with your decisions. I love your vision!Helpful Reply
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Patti on Jul 21, 2013You might consider partially, at least, wrapping it around the right side of the house....Helpful Reply
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Sia@South 47th on Jul 21, 2013Beautiful!!Helpful Reply
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Mikell Paulson on Jul 21, 2013Love it. Beautiful curd appeal!!Helpful Reply
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Diane B on Jul 21, 2013Looks wonderful, low maintenance, not pricey and leaves room for possible increase in size. Ya did good!Helpful Reply
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Debby Boyle on Jul 21, 2013Looks very nice.Helpful Reply
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Cyndi Moore Tippett on Jul 21, 2013that is what I call curb appeal...nice work.Helpful Reply
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Amanda M on Jul 21, 2013I love your idea of using photoshop to help you plan your curb appeal! Did you use a specialized program?Helpful Reply
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Mary Tonningsen on Jul 22, 2013I love it! That purple tree is a beautiful addition. Are you concerned that it will block your view if you're sitting on the porch or looking out the window? Also, I would suggest some plantings closer to the front of the house to cover up the area below the porch railings. Something that will grow up as tall as the base of the rails. Maybe a shrub that stays green all year round. Nandina maybe? It changes color throughout the year. It would be really pretty. Nice, nice job, Terry! It looks like you had fun doing it! I'd love to have one of those programs so I could do mine!!Helpful Reply
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Rocky Road Backpackers on Jul 22, 2013Not sure how you shaped your garden, but my advise to all gardeners is to use a hosepipe when you shape a new bed. This way you can see the result before you start digging. You will also avoid making simple mistakes that you may have to rectify if you are not happy with the shape of the bed.. Avoid square corners as you will find that mowing can be a pain when you spend too much time in an area to get it neat and tidy. Your creation flows and is easy on the eye. Well done.Helpful Reply
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Julie M on Jul 23, 2013I agree with wrapping the bed around the right side of the house and moving that tree more to the right. We just cut down a tree that was blocking our view. In place, you should put some bushes that cover the area below the porch. Bush roses are easy and beautiful. I would also curve the opposite way along the driveway so the lawn mower just continues on.Helpful Reply
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Terry on Jul 25, 2013Thanks for all the comments and suggestions. I will post pictures when I make this vision a reality. @Amanda M - no specialized program, just Photoshop. I found images of plants that I like and added them to a photo of my house.Helpful Reply
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Amy Ogden-Paparone on Mar 09, 2014I think the only thing that i'd change if this was mine, is that i'd plant the purple tree on the left of the front door (when looking at it) there by detracting from the garage, and making the front of the house more open and inviting! you have a gorgeous porch, don't hide it!! The wonderful things you could do with each season is endless!Helpful Reply
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M. Salie on Mar 09, 2014Beautiful changes! I love the front porch! In our area of FL, we don't see many front porches.Helpful Reply
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Slr271991 on Jul 09, 2014Paint the squares or the trim around your garage door to match your front door. How about a birdbath or fountain. They have so many crafty ideas on Pinterest to make thes yourself, cheaply. Some wind chimes always help dress things up, too. Nice brick pavers going from your garden to your yard would look nice as well. They have one you can do yourself using a multiple photo frame that are always cheap at thrift stores or garage sales. Something between the garage windows and roof...decorative.Helpful Reply
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Donna Byram on Jul 10, 2014What garage? I would definitely go for this look. Takes your eye right to the entrance and porch.Helpful Reply
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Elizabeth Sagarminaga on Mar 20, 2016You could move the purple flower tree to some other place in the garden as it is hiding the front space in the porch. Secondly, you should add some more colorful flowers to make the place even more lively. Hope you like the suggestion. http://bit.ly/1BU39DHHelpful Reply
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Dfm on Mar 21, 2016love the photo enhancement! now b/4 planting...see if the underground utilities are any where the proposed plantings. also remember that a mature shrub or tree has about 3x the root ball of the canopy. also remember surface roots can bust up concrete . plan for the mature size of all the plant materials used.Helpful Reply
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