Making acid soil for blueberries
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Comments (11)Were it my walkway, I would ask one of my artist friends to come over and stare for a long time at that really beautiful long blank canvas of concrete, and propose a unique design for the midpoint, or near midpoint, a bit closer to the curb. A geometric or a medallion or something that strongly conveyed an organic feel. I would faintly echo some element of that design in the center of each of the porch steps. I would have the driveway be the exact same color as the house. I would make the ground cover between the driveway and the walkway different from the ground cover between the walkway and the lawn. I think all these spiky plants people are picturing in this thread would look great between the walkway and the rocks. The soft and flowering ground cover pictured above would be nice between the walkway and the driveway. In short, I think of modern has having elements of the uniquely individual/personal plus mismatching, rather than borrowed style and matched up symmetry. A big wavy expanse of bare concrete is modern to me, as a foil for an isolated eye-drawing object. Also, for California, the Asian idea of a sort of moving into a picture -- creating a series of invites/stopping points for the eye/pauses and little surprises as one walks forward is fun....See MoreBlueberry Bush Help
Comments (2)Blueberry are pretty easy to care for. Cut two or three canes a year in early spring, keep the soil mulched and acid. Spray with a fungicide. Check with your local garden center but something like sulfur. Since they have been overgrown for a while cut back more severely perhaps by a third but not totally sheared off. Your harvest will be less for a year or two but what berries you do get will be bigger. How lovely to have a blueberry party, what fun!...See MoreBoring 40s bungalow exterior
Comments (11)Thanks for the ideas! I'm rather dreading an additional flowerbed but I agree the entry side needs one for balance. I'll aim for low-maintenance! Didn't even consider my mismatched window treatments, oops! The right side are cafe curtains in the dining room (which my toddler has helpfully rearranged) and on the left are curtains in the living room. California shutters are on my wish list! Widening walkway is definitely a possibility. I just never know which way to go with this house in terms of style. It's an odd duck. Is it more adaptable to a mid century style or traditional?...See Moreyukkuri_kame
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