Mid-Atlantic Gardening: My Intro, 2 by critterologist

critterologist wrote:
Very nice!! Great choice on the trim, too. The cherry tree is indeed a good start... and I like your idea of adding a retaining wall... some kind of additional hardscape like that would draw the eye to the front door. We have a similar slope in our front yard and a 2-door garage -- and that means the driveway is much more prominent than I'd like. I added a curving front bed between the bottom of the driveway and the front door, edged with big stones, and I think it draws the eye away from all that asphalt.

Let me see if I have any kind of photo to show you what I'm talking about... The front bed was more impressive in spring when it had the big ornamental pear, but it got blight and had to be removed. The little Japanese Snowbell I put in its place has some growing to do!