Plan - Prep - Plant Your Way To Beautiful Gardens And Landscapes
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Entrance ways to a subdivision are the first thing
a person sees. Many community neighbors as well
as new and existing subdivisions do their own
landscaping. The homeowners association will work
with the homeowners in coming up with a plan.Plant Shrubs And Flowers |
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Take a look at this original kale photo on the front of a journal. A great way to keep a garden diary or records is in a journal.
In your colder climates, plant an evergreen shrub in the front center with some annuals or perennials. Of course if you are in a tropical climate many different varieties of flowers will give you a lot of color year around. Here are a couple of varieties of Kale.


The second drawing is of an angled landscape area. There are many entrances that are built on an incline or slope. This adds a whole new dimension to deciding on what to plant and trying to come up with a simple solution.

Accenting with flowers that compliment the hard scape will give your subdivision a great look.
One of the most important aspects of entrances whether on a slope or angle, is to properly plant your trees, shrubs, and flowers.
Don't plant your trees or shrubs to deep in the ground when at a slope. This is a mistake that can be made, which will lead to specimens not surviving. Let's take a look at a couple of options for plants on an angled landscape.
- Positioning a taller shrub in the back drop will show off the height of the plant. A Blue Point Juniper, Cleyera, or Tea Olive (Osmanthus) will set the tone for this bed. The gallery of plant section has many of these plants for your entrance way.
- A series of three shrubs fills
in space as well as color. Put the three shrubs
in a triangle form so everyone can see each
individual plant.
Go with variegated plants such as Fern Spray Cypress or the Kaleidscope Abelia. You are also creating a new texture curb side appeal.
Another option is to mix it up and plant some Pampas Grass or other ornamental grasses along with a few flowering deciduous shrubs. - The four plants positioned
here create the outer edges of the landscape
entrance way.
You could also think about putting a little bit of height with these plants. A Standing Yew, Viburnum or a Hinoki Cypress are a few examples. Below is two varieties of the Viburnum species. - This is an area you could put some flowers. Use either annuals or perennials. There are hundred of options and of course it will depend on your climate zone. Marigolds, Petunias, Pansies, Coleus, and some Dusty Miller. They are all simple, not expensive and easy to maintain. You could also take Mondo Grass or Liriope and border each side.
- Rounded shrubs such as the Globe Arborvitae or Globosa Nana are two plants that come to mind for this area. You could also think about the Indian Hawthorn as well as any type of holly. Carris Hollies are very popular, but do remember they have sharp edges.


Whether you are doing this as a subdivision project or hiring out a landscaper, remember to keep a couple of factors in mind...
- Low maintenance shrubs
- Evergreens for year around color
- The right look and feel for your subdivision
- Color and Texture that fit into your sign, brick or stone
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Hello Mrs. Kimberly:
From Pamela
Georgia, USA
I believe my Loropetalum
is 100% better.
It truly looks
better than it did
when we 1st planted it. Thank you
for providing me
with EXCELLENT tips
as I was about
to dig it up. :)
From Pamela
Georgia, USA
I believe my Loropetalum
is 100% better.
It truly looks
better than it did
when we 1st planted it. Thank you
for providing me
with EXCELLENT tips
as I was about
to dig it up. :)







