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Old 03-04-2008, 01:10 AM
Mau Mau is offline
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: So. Calif.
USDA Zone 10
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Where are you located (zone) and what direction is your house facing?

Whatever the tall plants are by the front door (Camellia, Ligustrum, Holly, ?), I think they are too wide for that spot. You need a vertical element there but something that is skinnier than the present plant. (Something 'like' Tiny Tower Italian Cypress.) Those fatter plants would have worked better framing the windows - you have two expanses of brick (one behind the Cycad and the other one is on the right side of the door - that could use the softening effect of a plant.

I agree with 'trees', that stone 'edging' needs to go. I agree with 'kinnanscaping', you need some color and textural variation. And listen to 'agla', his advice is a good way to find a competent landscaper in your area.

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