Landscaping ideas needed

7 years ago

Hi - we pulled out the landscaping that was in front of our one-story ranch home (overgrown/outdated large bushes) and are looking for ideas on what to plant in this specific area of the house. There is a boxwood hedge on the part of the house that is not visible to the right. The rest is really a blank canvas so no concerns over tying it in to anything else. Slightly to the left of this area is a large white hydrangea. We are painting the foundation but I am not a fan of the striped look we have going on (siding/brick/foundation) so I'd like it to be somewhat covered with evergreen plantings. Located in the suburbs of NYC (Zone 6 I think) and deer eating our plants is a concern. Overall want to keep it to a green/white color scheme and add annuals throughout the year. Also planning to add shutters and a white window box with some colorful flowers. Ideas appreciated!

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Dig Doug's Designs

7 years ago

last modified: 7 years ago

Consider Pieris with Tassel Ferns & Jack Frost Brunnera in front of them.

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apple_pie_order
7 years ago
Deer can be pretty omnivorous. What do your neighbors have that the deer have not eaten?
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R.D. London Studios
7 years ago
Boxwoods are a good choice as well as some junipers. You can layer it with various perrenials to give it some depth . Best wishes!
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Patricia Colwell Consulting
7 years ago
last modified: 7 years ago
I can’t see where a window box would go and IMO your siding needs to be a darker color to blend better with the brick As for plantings these are good ideas of foundtaion plantings . It would be nice to see pictures of the house to really give advice.
njmomma
7 years ago
Not a Pro.

Spirea comes in many colors.
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NHBabs z4b-5a NH
7 years ago
Without seeing the whole visible front area, it isn’t reasonable to ,make suggestions. If there are just boxwoods visible in another bed on this side of the house, have something frilly and flowery with nothing evergreen will make the house look lopsided. Landscape design involves the landscaping as a whole, not one bed in isolation.

You are welcome to replicate any of the suggested bed designs, but who knows whether it will look reasonable with your boxwoods.