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9 years ago
last modified: 9 years ago

I need help. I have this driveway with a slight hill. I have

it clear tomorrow to plant these plant. Anyone have ideas on how to arrange them. Three crepe myrtle as start




Comments (18)

  • 9 years ago

    Usually one makes the plan first and then chooses plants that conform to the plan. Are you only meaning to plant in that area where there are vines growing?

  • 9 years ago

    That looks like a drainage ditch and I wouldn't plant anything it.

  • 9 years ago
    I am planting 6 feet above that area and 5 feet to the right.
  • 9 years ago
    I am looking to plant more to where the co rd are by the mature tree which will be about 7feet plus away from the drive way and drain
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    I agree with Emmarene's comment that this is being approached backwards. The PLAN would come first, and then the plant purchases. While people do it backwards all the time, the results are generally not good. In this case, the collection of plants has me thinking that that's how it will turn out. For an automotive entrance, wouldn't BOTH sides of the entrance be planned at the same time, so that the end result looked coordinated? Without knowing much else, it seems logical that one goal would be to eliminate grass and difficult mowing on the slope ... the area outlined in the picture. (If small tree forms are desired in the planting scheme, the area at the upper level would likely be enlarged. And it would make sense to have groundcover below.) It does not seem like one would fill both sides of an entrance with a variety of shrubs if one wants to make the entrance inviting and lead someone to enter.

  • 9 years ago

    I have no perspective, but definitely taller stuff in back, lower in front and keep it all low around the corner or you won't be able to see as you are going out your driveway.

  • 9 years ago
    This is the general area I will be planting
  • 9 years ago
    I already selected the area. my question was for plant arrangement. I am not a professional just an individual planting her yard.
  • 9 years ago
    the other side is already planted years ago.
  • 9 years ago
    This other side of the drive has this burning bush when we love. I an trying to plant doing down the little hill to prevent mowing down there. I am planting the opposite side of the nursing bush
  • 9 years ago
    I will add a crepe myrtle bush in front of the burning bush to help time the design together
  • 9 years ago

    Well, you have some gorgeous plants there. Just make sure that the way you plant them you leave room enough for them to spread to their mature size. You really have way more than you need, you can make the area bigger. Also, make sure you don't obstruct your view pulling out of your driveway. Same thing, consider their mature height when planting. The plants may be small now and not obstruct your view, but in three years it could be a whole different story.

  • 9 years ago
    This is what I was Hoping someone was able to mentioned. We are in a country setting so my landscape is a little bit of country and not formal
  • PRO
    9 years ago

    Nice plant selection. Now start by placing the lowest growing in the front rows staggering behind that row the next potentially higher plants and then the Crepe Myrtles in the very back spaced equal distance so they will create a lovely draping backdrop.

  • 9 years ago
    thanks for all the wonderful feedback. I do agree that planting a burning bush on this side to complement the other as well.
  • 9 years ago

    If that gathers water, river birches like that, I think.

  • 9 years ago
    so partial end product . waiting on boulders that need yo occupy three space