Thanks for the comment Susan, in regards to your ebook..I need all the help I can get. Thanks very much.
Jul 12, 2008 Rating
Foundation Plants by: Susan
I like Boxwood. One variety you might consider is 'Green Velvet', as it will be the right height for beneath your windows.
It is hard to tell from the picture how deep the planting bed under the windows on the right is. I am assuming you get a fair amount of sun there. Depending on the depth, you could keep it very low maintenance and add some lower evergreen shrubs, such as Juniper. You could also add some perennials for a more colorful garden. Consider Fountain Grass (more for interesting texture than color), Catmint 'Walker's Low', Daylily, or Lavender. There are many others, but these are a few that I think would look nice there and also complement the Boxwood.
As far as the Japanese Maple goes, if you are talking about the large types, they get to be about 20 feet wide. How about placing one near one of your house corners? Place it out from the house at least 15 feet to give it the room it will need.
I can't make out the retaining wall stone, but all plants will look good with what you have going on there.
I hate to plug my new EBook...but I will, since it would really help you! Take a look....www.landscape-design-advice.com/designing-with-evergreen-shrubs.html
I wrote it just for homeowners who need the kind of information you are looking for. It not only covers plant placement and details on how to design. I've also chosen 18 of my favorite evergreen shrubs (including Boxwood 'Green Velvet') to discuss...many with pictures...and concentrated on the front foundation planting. I've also included how to add other varieties for a mixture of plants. It's a good one!
