What to plant in "Front Yard" area?
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Jeanette S on Jul 30, 2014I would get one of those miniature red maple trees and then put some bunches of variegated Liariope around it. This would give you low maintenance. If you desire color in the spring and summer, leave some space for annuals.Helpful Reply
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Cindy Carley on Jul 30, 2014My daughter-in-law and were talking about a "tree" and we both thought that it needed one. Yes, I agree a miniature one, because do not want to take away from the front window....that was the issue in the first place, blocking the view of the street. And, the liariope sound wonderful........we have lots of that in our frontyard landscaping and I love it!! Thanks for your suggestions!!! Hope they can get the house sold quickly!!! Have a great day!! :)Helpful Reply
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Kelly on Jul 30, 2014Crepe MyrtleHelpful Reply
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Cindy Carley on Jul 30, 2014Thank you for your suggestion......just looked up a photo on the internet...it's "BEAUTIFUL"!! :)Helpful Reply
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Cynthia Lesh on Jul 30, 2014with all the trees you have now around your home do you really need an other one . How about a nice raised flower garden.Helpful Reply
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Jeanne B on Jul 30, 2014Little Gem Magnolia, Crepe Myrtle; low maintenance.Helpful Reply
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Tina Krenz on Jul 30, 2014I like those beautiful red burning bushes. They come in dwarf and regular size. The dwarf only gets up to 4 feet and wouldn't really be enough to block anything. The larger ones will get quite big and will block. Look it up, the colors are beautiful in the fall.Helpful Reply
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Cindy Carley on Jul 30, 2014I definitely have to agree with you regarding "all" of the trees........plenty of them around. So your idea of a flower garden sounds, enlightening and more colorful!! Thank you!! :)Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on Jul 31, 2014Where are you and how much sun does that spot get?Helpful Reply
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Cindy Carley on Jul 31, 2014In the middle of the "USA"......full sun!Helpful Reply
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Pulihouse on Jul 31, 2014A decorative arbor for some height and an S shaped flower bed.Helpful Reply
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Ruthann on Jul 31, 2014How about a beautiful water fountain, birds drink from it, with a flower bed surrounding it, plants that attract butter flies, hummingbirds and possibly a small covered area for sitting.Helpful Reply
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Kimberlee on Jul 31, 2014I would make a circle flowerbed around a red indian chief dogwood..then I would plant a , perennial flower garden, that way you dont have to worry about planting year after year and you have color in your yard...there is a wide range of perennials to choose from and different stages of bloom time from spring to fall...Just a thought..Helpful Reply
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Karen V on Jul 31, 2014I'd put a big black cauldron right in the center and then plant some brown eyed Susan's and monkey grass around it. This way you can change out for each season, "the flowers you plant inside the cauldron". Maybe plant some yellow mums for the fall inside, and some Pansies for the Winter, plant tulip bulbs or paper whites /daffodils under the pansies for the Spring. You could plant Iris bulbs or Gladiolas deep around the outside of the cauldron. Just remember bulbs need to be planted in the late Fall ,if you are in the South and Early Fall if North of the Mason Dixon line, plant at least 4 inches deep, add bone mill to the soil for healthy blooms next spring and Summer..Helpful Reply
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Nancy Jenkins on Jul 31, 2014I would put raised flower garden and save on raking leaves in Fall. Roses would be nice too.Helpful Reply
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Diane McFall on Jul 31, 2014I can't see your home from the curb, but my frist thought was to bring a (red) tree out further from the house and right of the bed shown. It would give the home balance and unify the colors.Helpful Reply
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Rhett on Jul 31, 2014Arbor and butterfly and hummingbird garden as well as a birdbath. Natures way of controlling bugs.Helpful Reply
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Andrea L on Jul 31, 2014Kousa Dogwood.Helpful Reply
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Cindy Carley on Jul 31, 2014Thank you "ALL" for your wonderful suggestions........we just needed someone's else advice and everyone has been so helpful. At this time don't know exactly what we'll be doing...but with your kindness and & suggestions; I'm sure that we'll come up with something that looks "pleasant to the eyes"!!! Thanks again, everyone!!! ~~~~ Have a great day!! :)Helpful Reply
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Evelyn McMullen on Jul 31, 2014First thing, get rid of the privet hedges.Helpful Reply
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Linda B on Jul 31, 2014Some small to medium pretty rocks/boulders of different sizes with a few bright colored flowers among them. Some colored (red or pink) decorative grasses would be unique and planted in the back of these other things - in the top back and sorta on the sides. You don't want the grasses to grow over the flowers or rock/boulders.Helpful Reply
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Liliana Wells on Jul 31, 2014Look on the internet to see what grows well in your growing zone. Also consult your extension office. I am sure they will give you some ideas.Helpful Reply
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Cindy Carley on Jul 31, 2014Don't have the time or equipment to do that, since the house is going on the market in less than 2 weeks. Thanks for your suggestion anyway!!Helpful Reply
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Joann on Jul 31, 2014Have you considered a beautiful River Birch? Plant it and forget it.Helpful Reply
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Cindy Carley on Aug 01, 2014No we hadn't, but if we can plant & forget that would be a "great" suggestion!! Thank you!Helpful Reply
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Linda B on Aug 01, 2014If you don't have the time, I'd plant a tree that won't grow real big because it would cover the front part of your house and you already have some big trees in the photo. If a Japanese Maple would grow in your area, that would be very pretty and kind of airy looking. No matter what color you chose, I would get an airy looking, mid-size tree. Looks classy and charming. A good nursery can help you with the right tree for your zone. If there's a lot of dirt and not grass under the tree, you could plant a ground covering that wouldn't spread into your yard. You would need to ask for that specifically. There are some really pretty and unique ground coverings - some that flower, this would fill up that space very nicely and you could throw in a few nice size rocks and quickly too.Helpful Reply
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Mary Bryant on Aug 05, 2014I would plant a beautiful Japanese Maple , add a few lg rocks and hosts !! Beautiful selling point !!!Helpful Reply
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Mary Bryant on Aug 05, 2014Sorry hosta !!Helpful Reply
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Cindy Carley on Aug 06, 2014Japanese Maple trees are "beautiful"....and we love "hostas"!! Thanks for the suggestions!!Helpful Reply
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