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May 21, 2025 - They’ll give your front yard a touch of tropical appeal with their large summer blooms, and with a range of sizes available, you are bound to find one that suits your space. ... Fluffy, pale pink flowers bloom in summer. Each bloom has doubled petals and looks lovely against the green and cream variegated foliage. ... Pale purple/pink flowers dot this petite rose of Sharon. The small frame and open flowers give it a whimsical look in summer.
First time home owner and gardener. What are some simple, affordable plants to get for our small front yard?
I'd start with dahlia tubers, a 2 qt lavender start, and packets of marigolds and zinnias. Nothing fancy, all available from Fred Meyer or Lowes. More on reddit.com
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October 26, 2024Front Yard Plant Suggestions?
There is only one "rule" in garden design - "right plant, right place". This means that the mature height and width of any plant should not exceed the space available for that plant. In the case of your brainstormed idea, this means that the arbor vitae is completely the right plant in the WRONG place - it'll get too tall and wide for that area, even if it's a Holmstrup Arbor Vitae, which I've seed at 8 feet tall and 3 feet wide. Which plants to put in this bed should really be determined by the amount of maintenance that you're willing to do. Do you have time to deadhead perennials (i.e. remove dead flowers to prevent seeds)? Do you have time to occasionally prune shrubs? How about putting down more wood chips? Personally, I'd match the plants to the time I have to take care of them. If you have a decent amount of time, then go with annuals; a bit of time, then perennials; basically no time at all, then go with shrubs that get no wider than three feet so that you won't need to prune them (this assumes that your bed is four feet wide - shrubs as foundation plantings should max-out at the width of the bed minus one foot - you'll need that foot to prevent damage to the siding and to allow access for maintenance). If you have landscape fabric under that mulch, remove it ASAP. It does not prevent weeds but does indeed kill your soil. More on reddit.com
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March 14, 2024Low maintenance plants for front yard
Texas Sage, Lantana, Pride of Barbados, Inland Sea Oats, Yaupon holly, lantana. Everything is going to need attention right after planting. You have to water everything regularly in the beginning. More on reddit.com
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April 21, 2024Front garden ideas
Never ever plant a tree in the center of the yard. One small 2 on one side and a tall one on the other side (can be a pencil tree). You want to frame the house not hid it.
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r/pnwgardening on Reddit: First time home owner and gardener. What are some simple, affordable plants to get for our small front yard?
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These are just inspirational pictures. In front of our house (south facing, gets full sun most of the day) we have an 8ft x 8ft patch of grass that has been slowly dying all winter. In the spring I’d like to replace it with a mulched garden bed and some plants. Maybe some medium size bushes in back for privacy, and flowers in the front.
I have zero gardening experience so I’m looking for any suggestions on what to start with that is hard to kill and cheap. There is an automatic sprinkler system installed.
Should I hire a landscaper to do this for us (eg picking plants and planting) or is it easy to DIY?
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I'd start with dahlia tubers, a 2 qt lavender start, and packets of marigolds and zinnias. Nothing fancy, all available from Fred Meyer or Lowes.
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Many of those plants are annuals, which are short lived, so require replacement every year. Perennials may be more expensive, but would last much longer, require less work and many can provide year-round color and foliage. A local nursery should be able to provide good advice on perennial plant selection.
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Under the eaves I have to stick with drought tolerant annuals and still have to water a lot. I experiment with plant combinations once in a while, but spring is always so busy I often just grab the old reliables and get them in. Lobelia and sweet potato vine work well in here too. And the final accent in the front landscape, the front entry urns.
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r/gardening on Reddit: Front Yard Plant Suggestions?
March 14, 2024 -
Hello everyone!
After pulling out all the over grown bushes, weeds,a nd trees that were usrrounding my house and putting in a flower bed, I now have a clean slate to add plants! But I don't have green eye (I can keep plants alive, but I cannot pick what would look good). I tried to do some brainstorming to get the juices flowing (see attached) but I don't know if it looks right?
I am in zone 6a with a south facing house that has zero shade. I was thinking a mix of flowering and more green plants in the bed (either planted or in pots/the trellis planter idea in the picture) and probably smaller colorful flowers/ground cover in front of the bed in a curved/sweeping bed.
What would you suggest to plant? Thanks!
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There is only one "rule" in garden design - "right plant, right place". This means that the mature height and width of any plant should not exceed the space available for that plant. In the case of your brainstormed idea, this means that the arbor vitae is completely the right plant in the WRONG place - it'll get too tall and wide for that area, even if it's a Holmstrup Arbor Vitae, which I've seed at 8 feet tall and 3 feet wide. Which plants to put in this bed should really be determined by the amount of maintenance that you're willing to do. Do you have time to deadhead perennials (i.e. remove dead flowers to prevent seeds)? Do you have time to occasionally prune shrubs? How about putting down more wood chips? Personally, I'd match the plants to the time I have to take care of them. If you have a decent amount of time, then go with annuals; a bit of time, then perennials; basically no time at all, then go with shrubs that get no wider than three feet so that you won't need to prune them (this assumes that your bed is four feet wide - shrubs as foundation plantings should max-out at the width of the bed minus one foot - you'll need that foot to prevent damage to the siding and to allow access for maintenance). If you have landscape fabric under that mulch, remove it ASAP. It does not prevent weeds but does indeed kill your soil.
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It took many years for me to develop a sense of what looks good in a garden and I'm sure some of my neighbors think I'm nuts. So don't worry about getting it right from the start. Plants, except those with a taproot, can be easily moved. Since perennials are expensive, why not buy a few this year and fill in spaces with annuals. You'll gain valuable experience and learn more about your soil and what works, what doesn't. If you intend to live here a long time, invest in a shade tree. They are an asset when it comes time to sell. Purple salvia, penstemon, shasta daisy, and a fall bloomer like asters (come in many colors). This autumn, pop in tulip or daffodil bulbs.
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Recommendations for low maintenance front yard landscaping - Ask Extension
May 22, 2024 - Fruit trees are generally more maintenance than people like to deal with so if you are seeking a lower maintenance planting, it may not be the ideal choice. Depending on the tree, most require pruning and certain chemical sprays, either organic or manufactured to maintain health and get a viable crop. There are a number of small tree options that could be used as an anchor point at the end of the porch though. For evergreens: We would recommend that you keep the Arborvitae that you have but it would look more refined to have a third perhaps near the front steps.
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Small Front Yard Landscaping Ideas for the Ultimate Curb Appeal – Bower & Branch
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Answer (1 of 5): Ornamental grasses, Hardy Hibiscus and Euonymous are all good ones. If you want to get fancy an Acer Palmatum Dissectum aka small Japanese maple. Porcupine grass - it has white stripes you can’t see here and the seed heads ...