Blank canvas - garden ideas needed.
Ruth BT
6 years ago
Decided to replace horrible weedy lawn and the digger came by last week unexpectedly. Now I have a blank canvas. In the far corner the gate is getting widened so we can actually use this end space to store a trailer and have extra parking. That said I was going to plant some sort of hedge or trees in line with the house down the gate to partially screen off this area.
The challenge is how do I make this long space look inviting without just planting along the edges? The verandah is on the South side so need to plant things that like dry shade and north is a pure sun trap.
I don't really want raised planters as the scale wouldn't work with the house (cottage). I live on the water at the Gold Coast but no palms!
I'm pretty good with plants and roughly know the types I want but I need big help with overall layout. Any thoughts appreciated!
The challenge is how do I make this long space look inviting without just planting along the edges? The verandah is on the South side so need to plant things that like dry shade and north is a pure sun trap.
I don't really want raised planters as the scale wouldn't work with the house (cottage). I live on the water at the Gold Coast but no palms!
I'm pretty good with plants and roughly know the types I want but I need big help with overall layout. Any thoughts appreciated!
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JE C
6 years agoRuth BT
6 years agoRelated Discussions
A fairly blank canvas!
Comments (18)On window add a black shade, woven bamboo sold at all big box store they are just hung on nails and the put up rod in black and add white panels in each end for a finish look. Palm trees or tall plants are used to fill in bare spots in rooms usually corners. The sofa you picked above is nice, how long is it? Just put one chair on door wall. Not enough room for more. I think you could do a longer 7 ft. Sect....See MoreOur verandah is a blank canvas......what to do?
Comments (17)The cane furniture will really look nice in your verandah. As for plants, jump online and browse for some hardy plants on the Aussie websites. They are a wealth of information and if you do have a large planter box or pot make sure you put it on wheels. That way you can take your plants in and out of the house. Also put a base under the pot/planter so it catches the water and does not ruin your nice floor. You can pick these from a garden store in your area. Good luck! :) btw hope you don't mind me your spelling error "taught" should be "taut", I really hope folks correct my spelling too! cheers....See MoreIdeas for long, awkward garden space?
Comments (3)Look into the idea of a garden room. That is, dividing each area into a defined hedged garden room with its own character. Then that stairs and long path area could be like an avenue between the areas. Whenever I see long and narrow block and kids I think bike track! Landscape with larger trees and hardy bushes and put in a gravel path the kids can ride up and down on.Clear out the plants but don't discard them, you might be able to reuse all that moses cradle elsewhere. Then get a load of mulch and mound it up along the path. It will give you a blank canvas to plant into. Look for shade plants that will give you some colour. I'd also put the gravel path back towards the fence as you come down the stair, and squeeze a little garden bed in between the path and the staircase....See MoreNeed ideas for vertical garden/decorative wall features
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Julie Herbert
6 years ago
PROCoolaroo
6 years agoHey there Ruth BT, thanks for opening up to the Houzz community for some ideas.
It's a tough one when you have so many options to choose from.
It sounds like you need a convertible space and some room to move/change things up.
Have you considered perhaps some high quality synthetic turf, with some feature trees and lower planters or climbing plants to compliment? Maintains a modern look, without overdoing the coastal theme.
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Shade sails are also a great way to provide shade while plants are growing in, without compromising the style of your home or breaking the bank.
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Tracy
6 years ago
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