Help with planting along foundation of house that?

Have you considered a garden of flowering cacti and other succulents? They withstand the hot afternoon sun … :)

I would put in Knockout roses, they love the sun and heat in South Carolina. If you put down some river rock or other kind of mulch you may be able to use a leaf blower to get the tree leaves out.

Roses will require mulching, whereas cactus will not. Mulch tends to draw insects and artillery fungus, neither of which you want on your brick, or entering your house. Roses are under attack this year from Japanese beetles. The cactus survives quite well through zone 5, depending upon variety. You could also form a brick or concrete walkway here, and place large planted (resin) pots (on hidden casters, if you like) on the area, containing vining plants, cosmos, taller varieties zinnias, lavender, multi colored perennial sages, thymes, etc.

use prickly plants under your windows. most thieves will stay away. cactus, holly...

I have a Russian Sage plant on the west side of my place. It thrives in hot, dry, spaces. It grows rapidly and fills in bare spots. It has almost silver colored leaves and small purple buds almost like lavender. Not sure what your climate is but it thrives up here in MT even during the long winters. A plus is that the deer and rabbits won't eat it!

Hi!! Do you have a better pic? I can do a quick virtual concept for you so you can see placement.

If not, some suggestions. It’s the back of the house so I don’t necessarily use broadleaf evergreens or evergreens in general around the foundation of the house, although some would be nice. Aesthetically it would nice.

Ideas

1, Dwarf Yaupon Holly

2. Gold Mop Cypress

3. Canna Lillie’s

4. Mexican Bush’s Sage

5. Russian sage

6. Lantana

7. Rudbeckia

8. Pineapple Sag

9. Rosemary

10. Knock Out or I prefer Drift Roses pr the new At Las Rose

11.Dwarf Crape Myrtle , Double Fortune, Pocomomke

12. Dwarf Loropetulum, Crimson Fire, Ruby

13. Juniper, Blue Pacific, Parsons, Blue Rug

14. Pittosporum

15. Illicium

Be very wise as to what ypu plant; deep rooting trees and other plants can root into pipes, septic tanks, and also ruin your home foundation- costing you THOUSANDS! PLUS, remember to check out toxicity of plants that are possibly poisonous to humans and animals! I would maybe do a nice simple patio or something.... maybe even realistic looking faux plants that close to the house, OR make a planter garden.

How about a rock garden with colorful globes or other garden ornaments?

Check with local nursery for suggestions. I would put in a few plants, drip irrigation, and mulch. A small fence (12-18") may trap the leaves.