Need help with foundation planting
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Janet Pizaro on Sep 01, 2015For the symetrical look I would put an hynoki cypress they should remain dwart enough.For replacing the gardenias maybe use the dwarf variety of eunomus.They at least will give you some color.For the shade areas you can use huchera which is available in many colors to liven that area up.Keep me posted.Helpful Reply
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Bonny McDaniel on Sep 01, 2015Mugho pines, either the standard or the dwarf variety, are nice evergreens that stay smaller and compact...shade or sun shouldn't be a problem although the one in the sun might grow a little more.Helpful Reply
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Janet Pizaro on Sep 01, 2015Had another thought try to stay away from certain pines. They eventually grow out of shape and once this happens it is extremely difficult to trim them back. Learn from my lesson.Helpful Reply
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Candace Ferraro on Sep 03, 2015Hostas are shade lovers that can take a little sun. They are low growing, with solid or variegated color choices, and pretty reliable.Helpful Reply
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Candace Ferraro on Sep 03, 2015I should mention that I live in zone 7. (agriculturally speaking) Not sure how cold your winters get. Here its fairly temperate with the occasional cold snap, though seldom below 20 degrees.Helpful Reply
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HouseLogic.com on Sep 03, 2015Here's a list of the best plants to place around foundation walls. Lots of photos are included: http://goo.gl/zucWkUHelpful Reply
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Candace Ferraro on Sep 04, 2015Oh no!Helpful Reply
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Diana Sherfey on Sep 05, 2015Here's a nice link to a site from Rutgers regarding deer resistant plants. https://njaes.rutgers.edu/deerresistance/Helpful Reply
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Jeannette on Sep 05, 2015I wouldn't be any help with ideas for the type of plantings to suggest, but I do want to warn you about wanting a symmetrical look....I have learned the hard way, over the years...when you want symmetry, and the sun exposure isn't the same, you aren't able to achieve it! So...if I were you....I would accept this and plant each side as it's own...it will still look good, just not your plan A. Good luck! Your yard will look lovely, you have a beautiful home!Helpful Reply
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Liliana Wells on Sep 06, 2015Google "small shrubs for zone 7b", which I believe is your hardiness zone. You will see pictures of various plants that you can research and then make your choices.Helpful Reply
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