BeforeMy client had some vintage Yew shrubs bordering the foundation of his house and was looking for easy to grow low maintenance plants. He also wanted to see the front of his house again!
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After. I chose low maintenance shrubs for the corners of the house and foundation.
Here are the plants I used:
Chionanthus virginucus
White Fringe Tree 8-10' White flowers in May/June
Kolkwitzia amabilis
Beautybush 6-8' Pink flowers in June
Rosa 'Como Park'
Rose 30" Bright red flowers in Summer
Rhododendron
Azalea 3-5' 'Lemon Drop' Fragrant yellow flowers in July. 'White Lights'
Fragrant white flowers in mid-May.
Plants were purchased from Cobble Creek Nursery.
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After
Before
Chionanthus virginucus
White Fringe Tree 8-10' White flowers in May/June
Kolkwitzia amabilis
Beautybush 6-8' Pink flowers in June
Rosa 'Como Park'
Rose 30" Bright red flowers in Summer
Rhododendron
Azalea 3-5' 'Lemon Drop' Fragrant yellow flowers in July. 'White Lights'
Fragrant white flowers in mid-May.
Plants were purchased from Cobble Creek Nursery.
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BeforeMy client had an old brick patio in back of his house and wanted a different look.
AfterMy client decided to go with random pattern Brussels Block concrete pavers. I swept polymeric sand in the joints when I was finished to create a sealed surface. The result is a maintenance free patio with no weeds or moss.
My client had some old concrete steps and I suggested using bluestone for the landing and treads with natural Corinthian granite thin veneer stone for the risers and sides. This is a durable and attractive way to spruce up concrete steps in front of a house.
Steps, plantings and Brussels Block paver walk to driveway. Stone and pavers purchased from Trowel Trades Supply: http://www.troweltradessupply.com/