Help with new plantings
8 years ago
Hey Houzz Friends,
I’ve attached two photos of the front stoop of our unit. This is a condo. I own the unit on the right.
My neighbor and I have decided to pull up these ugly boxwoods and plant something more attractive. These plants have been here at least 40-50 years.
We want it to look symmetrical so I was thinking of Japanese maples. Are these easy to maintain and will they stay small enough not to block the walkways? LOW MAINTENANCE is key here. Anything we plant, we have to maintain, per the HOA. I’d also like to replace the leggy Nandina and toss the pine straw. Maybe use river rock/stones? I like mulch but I think it would wash down the hill. What are your thoughts?
I’ve attached two photos of the front stoop of our unit. This is a condo. I own the unit on the right.
My neighbor and I have decided to pull up these ugly boxwoods and plant something more attractive. These plants have been here at least 40-50 years.
We want it to look symmetrical so I was thinking of Japanese maples. Are these easy to maintain and will they stay small enough not to block the walkways? LOW MAINTENANCE is key here. Anything we plant, we have to maintain, per the HOA. I’d also like to replace the leggy Nandina and toss the pine straw. Maybe use river rock/stones? I like mulch but I think it would wash down the hill. What are your thoughts?
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