Help with front yard and parking!
vgalileos
6 years ago
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siriuskey
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Comments (6)Grass does poorly under gum trees, so get rid of the grass in the immediate vicinity of the trees and turn it into a garden with lots of mulch to keep the weeds down. There seems to be quite a slope between the kerbside and the front lawn, so think about whether you want a retaining wall (you will need it if you have mulch), and whether you want a walkway directly to the front door, or whether you are happy to keep accessing the front door from the driveway. I always think a walkway to the front door from the kerb looks nice, but this is your place, not mine ! If you decide on a retaining wall, what should it be made of - think about your capabilities and the style of your house - a relaxed / coastal style place might be better with treated pine logs; a more formal place will be better suited to e.g. sandstone-type blocks / bricks . Look through Houzz photos for ideas. Bear in mind what your budget is. Do you want to keep the garden at the front of the house, or will you dig up the concrete and turn it into lawn / garden ? If you want a walkway, will it be paved / gravel / concrete / something else! How will you keep the mulch from the path - and will you have steps, if so, out of what? Will you be doing the work yourself, or will you be looking at getting in some help? Plants for the garden/s - I'm with jmm1837, pig face is great in coastal areas, and is very colourful and hardy, and spreads nicely, and can cope with sloping ground. Banksias are tough, with great seed pods. Westringia is great, but can take over the garden unless you keep it trimmed. I also agree with Sally, take a walk around the neighbourhood and see what does well in north-facing gardens, and talk to your local nursery people about your needs. Above all, have fun ! Experiment with the plants, and if something doesn't work, try something else!...See MoreNeed help with sloping front yard, fencing ideas
Comments (2)I looked at this post before and thought maybe you pushed the submit button before finishing the question? Like georgi02 said some pictures would help. We have no idea what you've got to work with and what style house and whether the fence is sides or front and what sort of budget you have....See MoreHelp! Front yard is a mess
Comments (4)As much as I like DIY, I think I would get a professional landscaper to put in steps/path and any retaining walls needed to create a lovely garden. They could give you a planting guide to help you do the rest yourself if you are that way inclined.i like the idea of natural stone stepped pathway but that might not suit your needs....See MoreHelp me landscape my front yard
Comments (3)I don't mind maintenance as long as I'm not pruning all the time. Budget wise probably no more than $1000 though I have no idea how much plants cost. I know hedging plants need to be spaced fairly closely. That's a good point about the formal hedge georgi02. I do love formal hedges though....See Moresiriuskey
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