Planter Between Garage Doors

21 blue door with hayrack planter.

Planter between garage doors.

I try to use this same approach in my garden placing each plant or group of plants where they can best be seen and enjoyed letting colors play off each other. Dwarf flowering almond prunus glandulosa grows 4 to 5 feet tall and spreads 3 to 4 feet wide. May 19 2016 explore kelly grooters s board front yard and garage planters on pinterest. Line the inside of the wooden planter box with thick plastic.

Ruffled white or pink blossoms are produced in the spring. 17 hanging basket at garage. The vine is especially important if there is little planting space between a concrete walk and the driveway. This shrub likes full sunlight and moist soil.

Thick 6 mil polyethylene sheeting commonly used for greenhouses works well but even a plastic trash bag can be used to waterproof the inside of the planter. If you re looking for a trailing plant to frame your front door whether you plan to hang it or let it trail upwards from a pot or a window box english ivy is a great. When a garage door takes up too much visual real estate dillard says softening with plants is the best option azaleas billow and give roundness while a star jasmine or grape vine on the house provides softness. View in gallery oversized flower pots also look good when you have an imposing front.

The planked front and vertical side posts exude handmade charm. See more ideas about planters front yard outdoor gardens. The simple white finish highlights the rustic construction and makes the colors of your plants pop. Each planter is built to resemble a vintage crate.

Planting shrubs on each side of a front facing garage requires taking into account different aspects of shrub choices. For best results fold the trash bag in half to double the thickness of the liner. Add plants such as verbena or alyssum for a pop of energy just make sure the planters are far enough away from the garage door that you won t hit them with your car. Measuring just 7 5 inches x 7 inches x 5 25 inches it fits neatly on a small table next to your front door.

Tall planters such as this tall tapered patio planter can add height to a space and break up the monotony of multiple garage doors. A very large planter on one side needs several not so large ones on the other to balance it and several tall. To spice up an often bland area place outdoor planters between the garage doors. View in gallery a cohesive garden landscape with a simple but elegant front door design.

In an asymmetrical arrangement there are different planters on each side of the door.