Ugly Front Flowerbed
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Kathryn
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I would like to do something to this flowerbed in my front yard. I hope you can give me some ideas of what I can do with this area. I cannot get down to weed and take care of a garden anymore due to severe back problems. Thanks in advance.
Left side of house with porch.
I live in a rental house and would like to do something to is flowerbed. The Azaleas are pretty ragged and ugly. Should I rip everything out? I thought about putting river rock down and just putting some garden decorations in it instead of plants. I am disabled and can't do gardening anymore.
Right side of the front of the house.
This picture shows a little more of the right side of the front yard.
right side of house.
This side of the front of the house has Azaleas and Nandina with mint planted in front. The small bed is going to have a Redbud tree planted in it. My landlord cut it back alot last fall but it is coming back pretty good. The Nandina is taking over everything. I used to be only a the very end of the bed.
6 answers
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What a cute little rental. You have it decorated so nicely, so you are already ahead in that area. I think a river bed can be a great way to do this, so long as you are not doing it. Then just put some pretty yard art or 1 -2 potted plants that need little care. I've seen so much worst from younger people who just don't even mow, so nice job so far.
Anna Ibarra
on Jun 13, 2015
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I think the river rock is a good idea too. Remember to clear whatever you plan to do with your landlord first. Have you seen the garden art "flowers" that are made out of old plates and bowls? There are some on this site. I think they would look pretty in your flowerbed.
Elena Pendell
on Jun 13, 2015
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I know what you mean by not being able to get down and garden...my doctor said "don't bend over, whatever you do!" so most of my flower 'beds' are in containers and have bricks or cinder blocks under them so I can tend to them. I think the river rock idea is good but you might put weed block under the rocks first...hopefully someone can help you do that. The other bed with the nandina, I would just keep it pruned into hedge shapes and the same, perhaps, for the azalea in the front. It should be pruned right after blooming. As others said, a few container pots with flowers or the yard art...good luck.
Bonny McDaniel
on Jun 14, 2015
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Did you see this on the last Hometalk? http://www.hometalk.com/diy/grow/how-to-create-a-gorgeous-pansy-outdoor-planter-in-four-easy-steps-8846066?se=fol_new-20150614&utm_medium=email&utm_source=fol_new&date=20150614 Raised planters on rocks would also be beautiful and easy to care for.
807288
on Jun 14, 2015
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Can you get a 5 gallon bucket to sit on? the height might be just right for both knees and being able to reach to garden. I have a child's school chair that I use for this and it is perfect. I have arthritis in both knees and my back. My suggestion would be to find perennials when they are clearance over the next few months and put them in. They will come up every year. By buying them on clearance like this,you save a great deal and you can have flowers blooming all summer and fall.
Connie Breimayer
on Jun 14, 2015
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I hope it works for you! : )
Connie Breimayer
on Jun 15, 2015
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