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Posted: Aug/07/2009 2:32 PM PST
I find all evergreen landscaping boring - but a nice mix of evergreens will keep the winter months from being drab. If you want your yard to POP, then you'll need some flowering things too. A suggestion - be patient, don't buy just one of something - you'll need 3, 5, or 7 plants (odd number of plants gives more balance), and experiment with leaves of different texture. There are some nice shrubs that do well up north here that have variegated leaves - very nice with some monotone shrubs, IMHO. Best of luck, and keep us updated on your garden! |
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Posted: Aug/09/2009 10:05 AM PST
Not knowing how big you want your plants to be, or specifics, I can suggest what grows best around here in partial sun. Remember to put your bigger plants to the back. Flowering shrubs, like azaleas or hydrangea do ok in part sun, and loropetalum. There are all kinds of Hostas that would look good-just remember that they can get real big (and here in La., slugs love em and we have LOTS of slugs). Flowers that do well in part sun/shade-Impatiens, Shrimp plant (will come back every year and sometimes blooms all winter, too), caladiums, cardinal flower, daylily, mexican heather (it will take over if you let it, but looks good as an edging plant, bees love it), There are so many more, you'll just have to research. A good book for Louisiana Gardens is the Louisiana Gardener's Guide by Dan Gill & Joe White. Oh, I love that wrought iron gate! What do you have planted on it? |
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Posted: Aug/12/2009 9:35 AM PST
I quess i need someone to help me layout the shape of my garden first. Can anyone give some ideas or drawings on a layout or shape. |
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Posted: Aug/12/2009 6:56 PM PST
how about crescent moon shaped on either side of your walk? |
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Posted: Aug/13/2009 10:35 AM PST
Thanks I will draw it and see how it looks |
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Posted: Aug/14/2009 7:02 AM PST
go to the better homes and gardens web site, they have a feature that lets you design with movable barriers. You can add semi circular, free form styles for editing. It allows you to add trellis, plants, trees. You have to log into the site, buts it free. 
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Posted: Aug/14/2009 8:17 AM PST
thanks for the info Quote:
Originally posted by sassmuffin go to the better homes and gardens web site, they have a feature that lets you design with movable barriers. You can add semi circular, free form styles for editing. It allows you to add trellis, plants, trees. You have to log into the site, buts it free. |
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Posted: Aug/24/2009 5:06 AM PST
I'm wondering about privacy issues. You have nothing on the porch right now. Are you going to put a table and chair or a rocking chair on the porch? Is it something you pass through on your way to somewhere or are you going to use the space? What's the point? If you plan on sitting off to the side you may want plantings with a mature height that will screen you from the street. If you are concerned with security, you may want plantings that remain low so no one will be able to ?hide in the bushes" by the front door. If one of you works late at night this could be a significant issue. Also, are you going to landscape on the far side of the driveway? Traditionally, larger plants are placed on the corners of the house to "anchor" it and draw the eye to the front door. The major mistake made in new plantings is planting something that is too large for the area too close to the house. Always check the mature size. Twenty years passes faster than you think. Have fun! Gemma
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