Update exterior and add landscaping
I’m looking for suggestion to improve the look of the house. It’s a west facing house located one mile from the beach. We get a mix of sun and fog but our summers are mostly foggy.
I’m currently awaiting permit approval to remove the concrete within the peach borders to add a garden. Trees will be put in where the two peach squares are along the sidewalk, I’m thinking California lilac “dark star” (pictured).
I plan on replacing the thing (don’t know the correct term 😆) above the garage door and power washing the sidewalk, especially after looking at these photos 🫢)
The house next to me is bright purple and the house behind me is now blue.
I love the look of a creamy white with natural wood but I’m not sure if I can make it work. I’ve also been looking in the peach family. Along with others… I’ll post my samples.
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15 days agoHere are a bunch of paint samples, the large blue portion with white siding is the house behind me. Backyard is the next project.
Should I paint the house before or after landscaping?
Thanks in advance!
dan1888
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15 days agolast modified: 15 days agoJust a note about the Ceanothus. They are shrubs really and to make one into a tree will require some pruning and training. And it will still not be much more than 8' tall. There will not be enough clear height to avoid poking people in the face when they walk past your house. Look how broad the tops are in your pictures. But you could train one against the house wall. This one's near me. Note how low it grows over the sidewalk.
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