Front drive/parking advice
Julie Norris
5 years ago
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Comments (8)For privacy on the left hand side there are two good planting idea you could opt for depending on the look you wish to achieve and the time scale to grow. The first would be pampas grass. It spreads well and grows tall and would be a natural private border that would make swish sounds in the wind and can be quite mesmorizing. The option would be box hedging as it too is spreads and like the pampas is very easy to maintain. If you do opt for it go for the portugese laurel as it looks amazing and isn't poisonous (bos hedging is) and it attracts wildlife. As for the rest I would leave it. It isn't a large area and could very quickly look diminished. I would suggest concentrating on getting the lawn a lush green colour and mowing it into stripes. This would add length or width depending on which you would prefer. I would also site a large plant by the front door as your current one looks lost and would re-site it either the other side of the bay or if possible the far right of the garage or better still by the back door. If you love it and don't want to change it, get a matching plant to go the other side of the bay as it would then look as if you were framing the bay andnot the door....See Morefront garden renovation - need advice
Comments (12)Hi I would look to raise the lawn up level with the path to the front door by building a smart brick retaining wall. You could then plant a low ish hedge along the top to provide further privacy but keep it to no more than 4/5 ft to prevent it overpowering the space and blocking light. For that reason I'd avoid conifers of any sort as they are thugs and take a lot of managing. By raising the lawn from pavement level it will give you some privacy anyway. It'd be nice to loose the concrete kerb along the side of the drive too so it doesn't feel and look like the road! Perhaps continue the brick round till it feathers out to meet the path to the door? A feature tree of small to medium size would also be a nice addition to the lawn. Look for one with dual seasonal interest ie. Spring flower and Autumn colour such as Amelanchier or some of the flowering cherries. Good luck Neil...See MoreDesign help - Front Garden/Drive
Comments (8)Lovely house, lovely front garden! Bit of a shame to have to create a parking space, but I appreciate your preferences. I'm no expert but can only try to encourage you to have as much green and planting area as possible. :) Next door may be a good example of how not to do it....See Moreadvice needed for front exterior
Comments (7)I think your idea of changing the roof of the porch to a pitch one will really improve it. Then a new front door would brighten things up. Wood is so much nicer and then you can paint it any colour you choose. Composite doors look quite nice but have limited colours. I think once you’ve done that you will hardly notice the tiles. Lovely house by the way and I have drive envy - so much space!...See Moremargaretmc01
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