Landscaping: Porch Landscaping help! Please!

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Rjp20 Oklahoma City, OK May 31, 2009 07:40 PM	I have a rather large porch in front of my house. I am going to paint it the same color of red and i also am going to put a table and 2 chairs in the corner. But as far as everything else, im completely lost. What do you guys suggest i do with the rest??? I want it to look beautiful and be a place where people can come and sit.. thanks, ~Rjp20 View Larger
Rjp20 Oklahoma City, OK May 31, 2009 07:42 PM	Heres another pic View Larger
flowerjen central, NJ (Zone 6b) May 31, 2009 09:43 PM	Lots and lots of containers.
LindaCA Concord, CA (Zone 9a) June 02, 2009 10:22 AM	Yep, lots and lots of containers, cute seating like a park bench or chairs with a table. I would put a drip system in to make watering easy. Check out the container forum. Lots of great pictures there. Linda I forgot to tell you how much I love your porch. This message was edited Jun 2, 2009 7:23 AM
Rjp20 Oklahoma City, OK June 02, 2009 06:58 PM	Thanks for the complements! The back patio is just as big and bare and i have yet to tackle it! Thanks for the advice on the planters! how many do you think i should look at getting and how should i arrange them? Thanks again!
flowerjen central, NJ (Zone 6b) June 02, 2009 09:24 PM	That blank wall to the right would look good with one of those raised multi level units..like this....... http://www.gardeners.com/Plant-Terrace-Set/PotsPlanters_Acce... You can have a ton of different planters in all shapes and sizes there is a lot of space(at least it looks like it from the pics) Are you planning on putting any seating?I can see a bench against the wall on the left...is that the doorway there? You can even do a fountain in that right hand corner. So many possibilities.
Allison28 Wilmette, IL June 05, 2009 09:45 AM	The great news is you have a blank slate to start with. I would divide it into a few different sitting areas, grouping chairs, a table or two and clusters of pots. You could also do a small potted tree (even a tropical that would be an annual if you're in a colder zone) in a key spot. Then find a vine you can keep in a pot and let it climb up one of the walls so you get some vertical height going. This can be a great space-- just draw it out on paper first and you'll start to see it take shape. Also, consider a small fountain so you get the water element going.
Rjp20 Oklahoma City, OK June 07, 2009 12:38 AM	So after a long week of everything from home depot sending me home with the wrong paint to running out of it in the middle of the project.... its finally done. I have gotten it painted!!! ( i still have the tape down because im going to touch up the edges.) I think it looks alot better! That how it originally looked but i bet it hasnt been painted in 50 years. Thanks for the suggestions! I have 1 planter( am going to get more) and i am about to purchase a little bistro table set and probably a bench... The fountain ideas are great! Thanks for the help and ill keep u guys updated. View Larger
Rjp20 Oklahoma City, OK June 07, 2009 12:39 AM	Another pic... View Larger
flowerjen central, NJ (Zone 6b) June 07, 2009 10:40 AM	Can't wait to see it all filled in.
JulieQ Cullman, AL (Zone 7b) June 08, 2009 10:58 AM	I think an outdoor rug would be pretty in one of your seating areas.
Lynnie6868 (Zone 5b) June 09, 2009 12:05 PM	what a great space! I love brick....it's going to look so pretty and now you get to do the fun part!
tcinmb (Zone 8b) July 17, 2009 01:04 PM	Let's see your porch!!
tcinmb (Zone 8b) August 01, 2009 11:37 PM	Is your porch finished ?

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