bacera How do you see the answers to peoples' questions?

beatafar I would also like to know the color of this house

motherbear I believe it is giant yarrow.

Gisela Weldon Thanks Ronique. I looked at the link and saw a bit more of an orange. Could it look so different in a picture ?

Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture this is a lime wash

Jeffrey Gordon Smith Landscape Architecture The vine to the left is a Ficus pumila or Creeping Fig to the right is a pyracantha trained as a hedge.

CC Do you have any info on how to train the hedge as you have shown. Any website or info that you can provide would be greatly appreciated.

Ronique Gibson When you say 'protect' are you meaning from the elements? From sun exposure, or from soil?

To protect against harsh sun exposure, it is best to remove cushions when not using them as fabrics can fade, especially darker ones.

To protect from dirt consider using lawn furniture covers when not in use. (These could also be used to protect against the sun- but some fading could still occur)

To clean cushions, use a mild detergent/water and a coarse brush to remove dirt and then let air dry outside.