I don't know much about landscaping, but my first thought is that those huge numbers need to come down. It makes the home look like it's an office complex or something.

What about some elegant high grasses along the walls, and maybe a modern bench against the wall of the main house? A bench looks inviting. You could repeat the grasses at random places in the grassy area in front of the house. I would also add some natural-looking flowering perennials. I love the work of Dutch garden designer Piet Oudolf. Hope his gardens inspire you!

The house number and walkway ideas are right on. An alternative thought on how to add interest to the solid garage wall is to add a couple of trellis pieces with colorful plants climbing. One more could be placed between the windows of the main house.

Hi, a Tuscan/Mediterranean feel could work for the exterior, depending on your climate. A nice ornamental olive tree perhaps as a focal point, an espaliered fig tree along the garage wall, rosemary, lavender and sage...a slightly meandering stone pathway... I appreciate Mediterranean landscapes for their beauty and for being water-wise and lower maintenance. Have fun with your project!

Hello gipperta,

Actually, I really enjoy the large house numbers, they make a sound statement where there is none. In terms of landscaping and curb appeal, two thoughts.

First, you might think about pulling the hedge type growth away from the foundation of the house, as is found in many Mediterranean gardens. Instead, insert a few taller trees or shrubs from the cypress family, if they tolerate your climate. Punctuate with grasses and flowering shrubs (oleander, camellia, bougainvillea as a climber, again, if tolerated) Pull a gravel surround extending a few feet from the house in all directions out from the foundation. Some ideas from Houzz professionals below:



https://www.houzz.com/photos/29th-windows-modern-exterior-austin-phvw-vp~98153





Second, you might also think about introducing large areas of hardscape and low maintenance plantings, as is also found in Mediterranean gardens. This will also increase your own enjoyment of your spacious yard while cutting back on mowing, watering and weeding. Ideas from Houzz professionals below:







Please let me know if I can assist you in any way. I wish you the best of luck with your landscaping project!

Elizabeth

This is an UK site but great for ideas.
try:
www.backtofrontexteriordesigns.com

I have a couple of thoughts, I like the number of the house because it equals 9 which spell fortune and that's a good thing It's means a money home. There are a lot of homes across the country that from the exterior say one thing and the interior says another. Some people keep the style's together we naturally can create what we want it to be which is what makes the world go around. In this case I would decide if you have Tuscan styling then turn it into a Tuscan home. I can see the changes leaning more toward the landscaping how about adding a arbor across long the side using reclaimed wood not new timbers then consider beautiful spruce lining the drive also in the middle of the yard try creating a 20 foot round stone garden using a tall Tuscan green arborvitae 10 to 15 foot if you could find one or start out with a 8 footer or consider a stone water fountain this could break the eye connection giving it more of a Tuscan feel.Thanks Dale

Your house has great potential!

Cabell's "William Hefner" photo shows a great example of how staggered plantings can bring the eye from the street to the house.... ending with the slender cypress on the garage wall would look great (be sure to check out the maximum height each plant will grow)
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Your actual ENTRY LOOKS LIKE A BLACK HOLE between two separate buildings...can anyone speak to a solution to "bring the entry forward/out" giving a unified look to the home?

Some THUMBTACK horizontal floor sconce led lights to light the walkway, or mark the driveway entrance. Very dramatic, yet subtle. Or tiny THUMBTACK well-lights to uplight the front of your house.