House front
Dress Up Your Doorstep A trio of fall-themed containers placed by the front door creates a welcoming entrance. For the most versatility, select pottery in warm and neutral colors so that you can use it throughout the year. Here, wispy bronze grasses, plum-colored coral bells (Heuchera sp., zones 4 to 9) and fragrant confederate jasmine (Trachelospermum jasminoides, zones 8 to 11) create an understated autumn display
Employ grasses and succulents. Grasses and succulents are good choices for sloping gardens, since they thrive in dry, well-drained conditions. Notice how the plants in this garden add depth and texture to the space. Pay attention to small details by adding creeping ground covers such as Angelina stonecrop (Sedum rupestre ‘Angelina’, zones 5 to 8) or cheddar pinks (Dianthus cvs, zones 3 to 8) to garden crevices.
Pick tough plants. Street-side planting spots are not the areas to put fussy plants that need some coaxing to grow. Plants need to be tough to stand up to heat reflected from the sidewalk, stray foot falls and dogs marking their territory. Choose plants at the nursery that thrive in your climate and sun exposure, and then double-check with a well-versed nursery employee to make sure the plants are tough and vigorous. Prep the planting site. Plants growing in a street-side garden or parking strip will do much better if you put some extra love into the soil prep before planting. Amend soil well since beds along the sidewalk are often compacted and nutrient-poor. Putting parking strip island beds on irrigation can be tricky. Choose drought-tolerant plants, commit to watering by hand or run a drip line (if possible) from your hose hookup.
If the main color on your house is white or off-white, you can likely add an accent of just about any color you like. Just make sure you use the bolder color for elements or details that you want to call attention to. Balance is important too, as this house shows, with the splashes of red used in a few areas around the exterior, drawing the eye up and around the delightful structure.
Potted Greenery Green plants like ferns can give your front porch a lush, healthy feel. And while seasonal blooms have their place (see No. 9), perennials provide a foundation of long-lasting foliage that you can count on throughout the growing season. Choose the size of your pots to suit the size of your porch. A spacious porch like the one shown here can handle a great big potted plant; on a smaller porch, try a tall, narrow pot or a small planter box.
Thoughtful Color Coordination One easy way to choose a color scheme for your porch is by using the color of your front door or trim as a jumping-off point. Repeat the same hue or hues in each of the accents you choose, such as outdoor cushions and pillows, a doormat or an outdoor rug, and flower pots.
אולי לצבוע את הבטון בכניסה על מנת ליצור קונטראסט. גם השיחים הנמוכים הצמודים יפים
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