landscaping ideas?

I want to landscape my front yard. I don’t want to spend a lot of money though. Does anyone have any suggestions for inexpensive plants? I live in Tennessee and it is hot in the summer. My front yard gets morning sun and shade by afternoon. Thanks for any help.

hey a fellow Tennessean! i live toward Bristol myself, i also do lawn and bushes during the summer. so here is my 2 cents worth. Ive noticed allot of holly bushes around here, a very hearty group and they stay green all year. azeala(spelling) bushes are very popular as well.these flower nicely in the spring. hostas are flowers you only have to plant once! they love it down here! just make sure when planting bushes to allow for room to grow ! some bushes get big! leave yourself a minimum of 5 feet between the house and a newly planted bush! good luck oh yea…… use some really thick plastic and 3 or 4 inches of mulch to keep your weeds down and plants moist during the dog days!

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September 15 2009 05:48 pm | front yard landscaping ideas

11 Responses to “landscaping ideas?”

  1. meg Says:
    September 15th, 2009 at 11:10 pm

    they sell all kinds of plants and flowers, it just depends on what kind you like. Also, you could get things other than flower and plants, like rocks or stones or some kind of mini fence, or even one of those water fountains.
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  2. ksalbert360 Says:
    September 15th, 2009 at 11:34 pm

    Many things can be grown from seeds which are very inexpensive. Create beds to have herbs, flowers, and/or vegetables.

    I live in Texas, so my plants would be different but go native for your area. It will be easier and more rewarding.

    I don’t like much of a lawn, but you can use seeds again for grass or pay up for turf and install yourself. Focus on a perenial garden which will come back year after year and add to it when time and money allows. Good luck.
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  3. wigandw Says:
    September 16th, 2009 at 12:10 am

    i agree w/ meg you have to pick what you like. you are gonna have to look at it everyday. look in magazines to get ideas.
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  4. Victoria B Says:
    September 16th, 2009 at 12:26 am

    you could get a rake and a shovel lol
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  5. gands4ever Says:
    September 16th, 2009 at 12:38 am

    hey a fellow Tennessean! i live toward Bristol myself, i also do lawn and bushes during the summer. so here is my 2 cents worth. Ive noticed allot of holly bushes around here, a very hearty group and they stay green all year. azeala(spelling) bushes are very popular as well.these flower nicely in the spring. hostas are flowers you only have to plant once! they love it down here! just make sure when planting bushes to allow for room to grow ! some bushes get big! leave yourself a minimum of 5 feet between the house and a newly planted bush! good luck oh yea…… use some really thick plastic and 3 or 4 inches of mulch to keep your weeds down and plants moist during the dog days!
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  6. cardgirl2 Says:
    September 16th, 2009 at 12:44 am

    go on the internet and do a search: "landscaping ideas". Also go to HGTV.com. Then search gardens and landscaping and you will get alot of ideas.
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  7. Jay5 Says:
    September 16th, 2009 at 1:30 am

    A small waterfall or pond with fountain, gold fish and lotus. Roses, if you can maintain them. Some moss and Korean grass. A few varieties of ficus that grow to be shady trees. I would not recommend cactus, since that is NOT considered good, from the Feng Shui angle. Plant some herbs of medicinal value. Maybe, a back drop of bamboo trees. Add some fruit trees. Palm trees, small ones ONLY, if there is too much thundering in your area. Have a kitchen garden in one portion. Leave place for seasonal flowers. Maybe one citrus tree of your choice. Jade helps. Consult some professional landscaper, too. Mere consultation, should NOT cost you much.
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  8. Sarah B Says:
    September 16th, 2009 at 1:40 am

    You might think of finding nice planters or flower pots to put some of you plants in. Then you can move them in when bad weather comes. http://www.newprocontainers.com
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  9. JeepJeep!!! Says:
    September 16th, 2009 at 2:18 am

    http://www.springhillnurseries.com
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  10. Landscapers Directory Says:
    September 16th, 2009 at 11:07 am

    Great post.

    Thanks

    MyCityLandscapers.com

  11. mls ns Says:
    August 31st, 2010 at 1:52 pm

    Thanks for the help…my grandpa always said “A weed is a plant that has mastered every survival skill except for learning how to grow in rows.

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