At a loss as how to use the area between fence and porch.
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Lattice screens for privacy. Tried to move hose inside fence. Area does get runoff from roof during rains.
I thought the old fountain would be cute. Don't laugh at my poor rose bush.
Ornamental grasses would aid in dressing up the area
I would first move the hose hanger to the 3rd fence post, 1/4 from the top. Run your hose extension along the top of the baseboard (you can use twist ties to attach it) and then through the fence at the 3 post. This way it won't be in the way when you mow and you won't torture your rose every time you need the hose. I have a passion for blue or yellow flag iris and I think it would do nicely in that area at the end of the porch. It will grow 3 to 4 feet and add more privacy. It is perennial but will need to be thinned every couple of years. The blooms don't last very long, but when there is a breeze they sway, it's lovely. I think some cute birdhouses on the posts would be adorable, as well.
Id put in some grape vines....
How about a couple shepherd's hooks with yard art? Jasmine would work in that space too.
Plant Flowering Shrubs
What about some river rocks? They would handle the runoff and look like you care about the space, but wouldn't require any maintenance. I have also seen attractive hose holders that look like a large piece of pottery. You could put one of those among the rocks.
Paint does wonders, even for fun looks.
Thanks. All great ideas
I would make it a small pond. Find a few water plants that grow well in your area, implant a small pond bucket, and add river rocks, a water pump, some fish, and the plants.
Trumpet vines up the lattice would be stunning. I like the river rock idea for the ground, and I would also move the hose as described above.
This looks like a fairly dead area, so I'd do the following: Re-route the hose along the fence line. Put down a weed blocker (to include area around rose bush and old fountain). Lay down pea gravel or river rock over entire area. Add a few large clay pots of flowers, if desired. Plant some trailing ivy in the fountain. (The less work, the better).
I'd plant some Cannah Plants...they grow up to 3 feet high or higher and have beautiful blooms.
Plant them once and they will come up every spring/summer on their own!