Need landscaping ideas for 18'X7' area?

Question

We just removed some overgrown bushes from the front of our house. We now have this 18'x7' area that is between our front walk and our house. What can we do there, in terms of landscaping? We have mulch in many areas around the house so I was hoping for something different...I suggested a small pond, but my husband would rather put one in the back yard. Suggestions???

We live in upstate NY and the area faces east.

Answer 1

How about combining a few things for all season interest, texture and color...

For instance: 3 burning bushes grouped together in the center like a triangle (one in front, two in back) and then on either side try some little princess spirea in clumps of three;
plant some tulip and dafodil bulbs in Oct. between the spirea and burning bushes; leave the other areas open for annuals or something showy. Remember to use the rule of 3 when grouping colors or like plants. And don't get too many different things going on....

For a focal point try a pink flowered smoke bush surrounded by the three burning bushes. As they grow, you can keep the burning bushes like a lower hedge and let the smoke bush grow taller. I did something similar and loved it!
It may take the smoke bush 2 or 3 years to fill out and "flower" but when it does... WOW! They look like pink clouds of smoke. I'm not kidding!

You may also want to give your plan a formal look by finishing each end with an aborvitae or
forsythia which will bloom yellow. I'd keep the forsythia thin and tall and control the heighth of or the arborvitae.

Something like this:

a-arborvitae or forsythia
s-smoke bush
b-burning bushes
n-annuals
p-spirea
d-daffodils & tulips

a p p b s b p p a
nnnnnn p ddd b ddd p nnnnnn

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Put in an arbor with a bench and a couple raised planter beds to create sort of an entrance courtyard/front patio area. This can be a very striking and unique look for your house.

Answer 4

I would plant a tree ( nothing to big) and some flag stone sort of meandering and at the end of the path have a nice bench or a pair of chairs to add interest. I would also plant some low growing, low maintenance flowers that will show interest for all seasons.

Answer 5

Ponds are dangerous. They are an attractive nuisance and have resulted in drowning deaths of toddlers.

Perhaps a kidney shaped garden with wood chips and different native vegetation, including a flowering bush towards the front corner of your house.

Answer 6

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Good luck

Answer 7

There are so many different ideas that you can take a look at including rock gardens, japanese gardens, creating a nice peaceful environment that you can enjoy. There is a blog that you might find interesting at http://pkblogging.com/backyard-landscaping

Hope it helps.

Take care

Paul

Answer 8

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Answer 9

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