This is what I did. I contacted my local nursery/landscaping company and had them draw up plans for my huge front yard. Then we went on a five year plan to get it done.
Are you wanting to add plants and flowers to dress it up? I'm in a place where it's been 112 degrees most of the summer. My favorite green plant that doesn't need a lot of water is aloe vera and it has the added benefit of burn relief. (I'm accident prone) I also love moss roses. They bloom all the time and look great. Irises and daffodils are also hardy and don't need a lot of care. Are you thinking of adding a lawn are adding decorative rocks? So many prospects
Fantastic yard! Love all the mature trees and shrubs. Here are a couple links to help you out. Another thing to think about might be xeriscaping. Enjoy!
Naomie - I was just going to suggest High Country Gardens. The company is based out of Santa Fe, however the variety of plants is plentiful. The descriptions given are helpful based on your planting zone -which you can find out with your zip on that site. Drought tolerant and full sun plants are very colorful and hardy. Read the reviews too for tips from people that may be living in your area or nearby.
The yard is beautiful be careful with adding a lot of plants as many can require a lot of upkeep. Have you thought of some rock areas maybe a water feature patio area back by trees
I'd let the grass die & gravel it, w/ beige pebbles, no watering/mowing, nice low maintenance, V Mediterranean. Added little bit of security, U can hear som1, crunching about.
We had some shade, but lost almost all trees due to Hurricane Harvey. Now need to find plants and plans for our yard in an area that recently had a mobile home. There are two strips of cement about 60 ft long and 5 ft apart that I want to do something with. Have an old bird bath for the center for succulents and ordered four solar lights to scatter. Thinking of old tires to paint and plant in for one end, but still need help with ideas for more. Have a picnic table for the side where a carport was and a park bench also, but no shade anymore. HELP!!!!
No matter what you plant there unless desert flora you will still need a watering plan and let me tell you soaker hoses and/ or drip irrigation on timers are wonderful and you can even feed your plants through them---e z-p z. Plus, I learned a trick when growing show flowers-umbrellas. Believe it or not a few here and there at different heights look charming and do double duty at protecting your lawn, plantings, and you should you place a seat within your garden. Some people have even hooked lights up to their umbrellas for a lovely showcase in the night. Old used gazebo's double as a place to hang plants on different length hangers which are great for shade loving plants. Plus these too can provide dual duty if used with sun blocking curtains. Pull them back long enough for that are to get some sunshine and close when it gets too hot- like a siesta but at that time let your lawn get a small drink during the extreme mid day heat {no sun otherwise you will burn your lawn}-once again fertilize once in awhile. Depending on where you live fast growing trees that will cast shadow can help. Sub tropics can grow Moringa which is one of the most health benefiting plants/trees on earth. The seeds can actually clean water. If you can read up on it. If you have a minimal budget then go with the flow of nature. Find plants that are suited to your weather- don't discount herb plants either. Consider all plants, shrubs, and trees. Where there's a will, there's a way. Good luck.
Go to the Audubon Society website fortress and plants for your area. With those suggestions you will not only help your home, but also the environment. If you are so inclined, check out a YouTube video with Doug Tallamy for inspiratio. 😉
if you can plant a Chinese Pistache tree in your area i would do that. they are great for shade. they get really big and can shade an entire side of your yard. i would definitely get a male. the females drop a bunch of red berries. 8^)
My yard was totally bare when I started, not one plant or tree. Over the years I just keep adding shrubs and trees. Most of the trees are transplants that the birds dropped in the yard. We have summers that get over 110, but now with all the trees our yard is much cooler. There is only a small patch of grass in the center with trees planted every few feet all over the property creating lush shade throughout. We have installed drip irrigation and most of the deciduous trees have fine leaves so no raking in the Fall. Very little yard work. I designed the property like a park with paths and sitting areas. My little oasis in the middle of the city.
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Hi, Here's a link with ideas on how to landscape in full sun: https://www.pinterest.com/explore/full-sun-plants/?lp=true
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This is what I did. I contacted my local nursery/landscaping company and had them draw up plans for my huge front yard. Then we went on a five year plan to get it done.
Are you wanting to add plants and flowers to dress it up? I'm in a place where it's been 112 degrees most of the summer. My favorite green plant that doesn't need a lot of water is aloe vera and it has the added benefit of burn relief. (I'm accident prone) I also love moss roses. They bloom all the time and look great. Irises and daffodils are also hardy and don't need a lot of care. Are you thinking of adding a lawn are adding decorative rocks? So many prospects
Fantastic yard! Love all the mature trees and shrubs. Here are a couple links to help you out. Another thing to think about might be xeriscaping. Enjoy!
https://www.thespruce.com/full-sun-plants-2132604
https://www.highcountrygardens.com/plant-finder/full-sun-plants
The yard is beautiful be careful with adding a lot of plants as many can require a lot of upkeep. Have you thought of some rock areas maybe a water feature patio area back by trees
I'd let the grass die & gravel it, w/ beige pebbles, no watering/mowing, nice low maintenance, V Mediterranean. Added little bit of security, U can hear som1, crunching about.
We had some shade, but lost almost all trees due to Hurricane Harvey. Now need to find plants and plans for our yard in an area that recently had a mobile home. There are two strips of cement about 60 ft long and 5 ft apart that I want to do something with. Have an old bird bath for the center for succulents and ordered four solar lights to scatter. Thinking of old tires to paint and plant in for one end, but still need help with ideas for more. Have a picnic table for the side where a carport was and a park bench also, but no shade anymore. HELP!!!!
No matter what you plant there unless desert flora you will still need a watering plan and let me tell you soaker hoses and/ or drip irrigation on timers are wonderful and you can even feed your plants through them---e z-p z. Plus, I learned a trick when growing show flowers-umbrellas. Believe it or not a few here and there at different heights look charming and do double duty at protecting your lawn, plantings, and you should you place a seat within your garden. Some people have even hooked lights up to their umbrellas for a lovely showcase in the night. Old used gazebo's double as a place to hang plants on different length hangers which are great for shade loving plants. Plus these too can provide dual duty if used with sun blocking curtains. Pull them back long enough for that are to get some sunshine and close when it gets too hot- like a siesta but at that time let your lawn get a small drink during the extreme mid day heat {no sun otherwise you will burn your lawn}-once again fertilize once in awhile. Depending on where you live fast growing trees that will cast shadow can help. Sub tropics can grow Moringa which is one of the most health benefiting plants/trees on earth. The seeds can actually clean water. If you can read up on it. If you have a minimal budget then go with the flow of nature. Find plants that are suited to your weather- don't discount herb plants either. Consider all plants, shrubs, and trees. Where there's a will, there's a way. Good luck.
Go to the Audubon Society website fortress and plants for your area. With those suggestions you will not only help your home, but also the environment. If you are so inclined, check out a YouTube video with Doug Tallamy for inspiratio. 😉
What are you asking? EJL.
if you can plant a Chinese Pistache tree in your area i would do that. they are great for shade. they get really big and can shade an entire side of your yard. i would definitely get a male. the females drop a bunch of red berries. 8^)
Pergola with smokey corrogated acrylic on top or shade cloth.
If u want flowers, mexican sunflowers: they proliferate, and thrive on neglect.
My yard was totally bare when I started, not one plant or tree. Over the years I just keep adding shrubs and trees. Most of the trees are transplants that the birds dropped in the yard. We have summers that get over 110, but now with all the trees our yard is much cooler. There is only a small patch of grass in the center with trees planted every few feet all over the property creating lush shade throughout. We have installed drip irrigation and most of the deciduous trees have fine leaves so no raking in the Fall. Very little yard work. I designed the property like a park with paths and sitting areas. My little oasis in the middle of the city.