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Highlighting a 2-Story House

The detached garage doesn’t come into play here. Instead, the focus is on the house and its nice mix of natural materials, which even spill over into the brick driveway. This is where landscaping can create a stage for the star. This stage includes plants with graduating heights, from low groundcovers to 8-foot shrubs. Burgundy and chartreuse plant colors are repeated for continuity. Discover how to build a brick pathway in one weekend.

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The Big Coverup

Here’s a landscaping tip for those who: a) like privacy; or b) aren’t anxious to show off their house. Partially obscure the structure. The key is to keep the entryway open so there’s still an obvious destination. Using plants with a variety of shapes and sizes—as well as contrast in color—makes it obvious this is planned, not overgrown. Here are 10 fast-growing trees to fill out your landscape.

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Amplifying the Magnificence of Classic Brick

Although landscaping can make a statement, in this case, the house speaks for itself. The surrounding landscape is more of a supporting player. The symmetrical layout—each side mirroring the other—is a perfect match for the formal-styled house. Matching burgundy tree-form shrubs mark the entryway, while urns filled with colorful flowers direct the eye to the door.

The owners of this grand home, plus anyone else with a brick home or wall, should check out this tutorial on how to replace a loose brick.

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