Looking for ideas on adding curb appeal to a rural area country home
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Andrea
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I am in desperate need of some simple gardens, thinking a bit of about a picket fence and arbor on the far side of the home. I am open to all ideas and would love your input with keeping cohesive with the rural mountain landscape and roaming deer. Grassy lawns and lush gardens are not an option (although the picture looks like it) lots of deer to consider too.Thanks.
8 answers
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Vibrant flowers are a must. Plus hanging baskets on the porch...
Rachel Z
on Jul 17, 2015
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Have you considered putting window boxes on the porch railing? Just thought if you have a lot of deer that flowers are less likely to be eaten.
Angie moses
on Jul 17, 2015
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I recently received a mandevilla plant,it loves the sun and a lot of water. I have it growing like crazy on my front porch post.the deer will not climb the stairs to eat it,and it has made a big difference on my home entrance,plus I now have hummingbirds visiting me. Mandevillas have large pink or red flowers.
Funnygirl
on Jul 19, 2015
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If the soil in front of the porch is not good for growing hedges or flowers you could use hanging baskets of flowers and green, trailing plants and use window boxes on the porch railing.Please post a picture when you decide:)
Polly Zieper
on Jul 20, 2015
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By the way, you have a lovely home!!I've lived in suburbia all my life and its so boring and cookie-cutter!
Polly Zieper
on Jul 20, 2015
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Awesome verandah. I would try to find a small slow growing shrub that deer aren't partial to for the row in front, something that stays green all year, then go with all the other wonderful suggestions. You will have fun at Christmas, your house is made for decorating.
Lori
on Jul 21, 2015
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Hanging baskets that the deer can't reach and try some rail planters. Your porch is wonderful. When we lived in the mountains the deer would come up on our deck to eat so we went with plants they disliked. Miniature vinca and needlepoint ivy kept our railing planters pretty and I tried different flowers to thwart the deer. They did not like catmint or tickseed coreopsis. Flank your stairs with some large planters for some showstopper displays. In Autumn you could do mums and pumpkins. In winter add cedar and fir boughs to your deck railings. Also, a non plant option are garlands and lots of them for different seasons and occasions. Please post photos when you're done, your home is already lovely and we'd love to see your progress.
Ann
on Jul 22, 2015
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Color makes a big difference especially with a gray or light colored house.This is really the first year in 5 that I have really decorated my front porch.I have really enjoyed sitting out here this summer when is is not so hot.it is not finished yet,this pic was taken before my hanging plants are up. Will post another when I get it finished!I have been also putting up different starburst mirrors which seem to give it more visual interest.Still needs a few more things,ie.area rug,drapes,????
Funnygirl
on Jul 22, 2015
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