plants along foundation of home and in front yard - Mint Images/Getty Images Planting close to your home's foundation might not seem like the best idea, but it's actually a golden opportunity to frame ...

Foundation plantings are like spandex garments. They smooth out bumpy features and add a dressy look. Generally, foundation plantings reflect personal preferences. The owner of a Spanish villa-type ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › One way to boost your curb appeal is to include foundation plants in your landscaping ...

No matter how much designers talk about enhancing the interior of a house, when an unwitting neighbor passes by on the street, it is the curb appeal of your home that sets its tone. First impressions ...

Plants that hug the foundations of homes and buildings form a fundamental tier of landscape elements. Shrubs are a predominant feature of these foundation plantings. Historically, shrubs were placed ...

Maybe it’s not as much fun as planting a cutting garden or garden full of romantic flowers, but foundation plantings matter. Foundation shrubs are those that you plant near the base of your house to ...

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Foundation plantings do a lot of work ... but without guidance, the plants may be perfectly happy to do it all wrong. A good foundation planting roots your home to the landscape and reflects its style ...

We’re off to another hot North Florida summer. This is the main growing season and there’s lots to be done now. But if you’re like me, you will have to adapt your schedule to do most of your gardening ...