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zone 8a what can I add for color / dimension

last year

Zone 8a Virginia.
What can I add in front of or in between all of these tall shrubs for color and dimension? Any pointers or criticism welcome. Thank you

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callirhoe123
last year
What direction does the house face?
jen z
Original Author
last year
The front of the house faces north
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jck910
last year
I wouldn't add anything until you get what is already there in better shape. All the bushes cut into ball shape need to be let grow naturally. Some of them may need to be removed. Use annuals until the bushes are grown out. I would also paint the door to match the railings and window trim I don't find that the red is complementing the brick.

Hostas, Ferns & Hydrangeas are good in north facing gardens.
Doug Lockwood, VSLD Certified (zone 8)
last year
Here are some suggestions:
jen z
Original Author
last year
Wow! That looks amazing! Thank you

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