I need help with front yard design - full sun.
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Comments (1)I think your dry creek could use more variety in rock size. Here's a nice example. Here is a link that might be useful:...See MoreNeed help designing my front yard!
Comments (7)I agree with arbordale that it would be an improvement to widen the drive at the right side of garage as if the walk extended all the way to street. Also, it would be good to enhance the entrance to the walk (next to the garage front corner) because the house entrance is so distant. It's hard to offer much help on planting schemes as the pictures are poor quality and wrong views. Upload better ones with good lighting and sharp focus that show the areas well and you'll probably get more suggestions. I agree with removal of the overgrown shrubs. also, I would oppose hemming in the walk with plantings alongside. But you need the better picture in order for anyone to see what the possibilities are....See MoreI need help with low maintenance landscape design for my front yard.
Comments (18)I've noticed that whatever size is printed on the tag or is claimed on the Internet, is about half of the real final size. In their desire to see quick results people are prone to getting fast growing plants that soon get out of bounds. I think it's better not to rush it as time seems to pass quickly as soon as one focusing on other things. With water and fertilizer I find most plants to grow reasonably fast. There are always exceptions but as a general rule, they do....See MoreHelp designing my front yard - 7b full sun
Comments (18)Thank you, all! We started the planting process! This is a mock-up I designed for the landscaping company that is helping me. Due to availability at the nursery and the fact that I stay at home during the quarantine, we went on a slightly different direction on the front. So far we have planted: Under the window: Pink Azalea Autumn Royalty (first layer) Gardenia (second layer) Baby Gem Box (third layer) Hosta (on the corner under the steps)... I am not sure this one will do well in the sun. Gardenia Trees with Phlox (in the planters). Under the Crape Mirtle: Pink Knock-Out Roses (I was sad he didn't bring me a different type but I took them). Lavender Side of the house: White Camelias Confederate Jasmine on Lattice (in between two windows) Back of the House: Hydrangeas Confederate Jasmine on Lattice (to cover A/C unit) Neighbor's Fence line: Ligastrum Japonicum (but I am concerned he planted too far apart for privacy. They are 5-6 feet apart from each others....) I cannot wait to post the AFTER pictures. ps: we also painted the house :)...See Morecaththegardener
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