Comments on: Clearing A Path To Our Front Door

By: Jackie Toye

Jackie Toye — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 23:57:40 +0000

I thought I took a good look before but apparently I didn’t “take in the whole picture” as I should … removing those boxwoods made a world of difference in the view. I live in an older neighborhood where yards have been “boxwood to death” …. they’re everywhere and their in bad shape.

I removed mine too and I’m hoping the others will follow.

Great job

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:59:55 +0000

In reply to Laura B.

Aw, good luck Laura! I’m sure that would look so nice!

xo,
s

By: Laura B

Laura B — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:59:15 +0000

I can really relate to your latest post. We purchased our house two years ago this June. We have been debating whether or not to take out the boxwood bushes in front of our house. I have a picture posted on my blog (www.housecallsdesign.blogspot.com) I am leaning more to yes after seeing your transformation. I just separated some Liriope we had growing next to the garage; small task copmared to your endeavors. Landscaping is really hard work!

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:47:18 +0000

In reply to Sarah.

Yes, I’m with you on the if-it-weren’t-there-we-wouldn’t-put-it-there thing! The thing we love most about it is that when you look out the dining room window (the big window on the porch) you see a perfectly centered canopy of leaves. It’s amazing from in at the table. But yes, from the curb it’s a lot less than ideal. We just feel terribly murdering it, so maybe we’re waiting for it to decide to die on its own? I guess the odds of that aren’t high, but for now it’s not next on our list, ya know? We do love a red maple or a redbud though…

xo,
s

By: Sarah

Sarah — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 18:21:25 +0000

Big improvement! But, I’m gonna go out on a limb and say that I think you should take down the Magnolia too. It’s better now that you trimmed the lower branches, but it doesn’t save your landscape from the fact that it was planted smack in the middle of the yard. Magnolia’s are beauties, but this one is dominating the view, upsetting balance and will forever distract from whatever vista you decide to try and achieve. It’s a classic homeowner mistake to center a tree (not yours, obviously) and I know how painful it would be do it. I chopped down one of these mis-sited trees and am now glad I did. I felt terrible about it at the time…I planted some of its babies in my neighborhood in tribute and have gone mostly native in my yard to atone for tree-chopping. Maybe you could plant a new sapling off to the side instead? A nice red maple or redbud?

By: YoungHouseLove

YoungHouseLove — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 13:28:08 +0000

In reply to Penny Smith.

I have no earthly idea about that siding but lots of the ranch houses in our neighborhood had it- must have been a 60’s thing. Haha. We’re definitely planning on painting it (almost the exact color of the grout- so funny you mentioned that!) so here’s that post: https://www.younghouselove.com/2011/11/feeling-testy/

xo,
s

By: Penny Smith

Penny Smith — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:55:00 +0000

OK, I feel like a stalker. I think this is my third comment today. :)

So what exactly was the purpose of the siding under the porch? It kinda stands out, but IDK… :)
Maybe if it was the color of the grout or something it wouldn’t look like a house apron or bib?
Ya have to wonder so many times what builders are thinking. (well, they were probably thinking, we can save a few bucks! :) )

By: Penny Smith

Penny Smith — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:43:22 +0000

How fortunate it is pavers and not some crazy uneven paved sidewalk! Pavers are very “now”, and crooked cement the norm-at least around here! :)