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Rjp20
Oklahoma City, OK
May 31, 2009
07:40 PM Post #6623697
| I have a rather large porch in front of my house. I am going to paint it the same color of red and i also am going to put a table and 2 chairs in the corner. But as far as everything else, im completely lost. What do you guys suggest i do with the rest??? I want it to look beautiful and be a place where people can come and sit..
thanks,
~Rjp20
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Rjp20
Oklahoma City, OK
May 31, 2009
07:42 PM Post #6623703
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flowerjen
central, NJ
(Zone 6b)
May 31, 2009
09:43 PM Post #6624255
| Lots and lots of containers. |
LindaCA
Concord, CA
(Zone 9a)
June 02, 2009
10:22 AM Post #6630678
| Yep, lots and lots of containers, cute seating like a park bench or chairs with a table. I would put a drip system in to make watering easy.
Check out the container forum. Lots of great pictures there.
Linda
I forgot to tell you how much I love your porch.
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Rjp20
Oklahoma City, OK
June 02, 2009
06:58 PM Post #6632909
| Thanks for the complements! The back patio is just as big and bare and i have yet to tackle it!
Thanks for the advice on the planters! how many do you think i should look at getting and how should i arrange them?
Thanks again! |
flowerjen
central, NJ
(Zone 6b)
June 02, 2009
09:24 PM Post #6633503
| That blank wall to the right would look good with one of those raised multi level units..like this...
http://www.gardeners.com/Plant-Terrace-Set/PotsPlanters_Acce...
You can have a ton of different planters in all shapes and sizes there is a lot of space(at least it looks like it from the pics)
Are you planning on putting any seating?I can see a bench against the wall on the left...is that the doorway there?
You can even do a fountain in that right hand corner. So many possibilities. |
Allison28
Wilmette, IL
June 05, 2009
09:45 AM Post #6645354
| The great news is you have a blank slate to start with. I would divide it into a few different sitting areas, grouping chairs, a table or two and clusters of pots. You could also do a small potted tree (even a tropical that would be an annual if you're in a colder zone) in a key spot. Then find a vine you can keep in a pot and let it climb up one of the walls so you get some vertical height going. This can be a great space-- just draw it out on paper first and you'll start to see it take shape. Also, consider a small fountain so you get the water element going. |
Rjp20
Oklahoma City, OK
June 07, 2009
12:38 AM Post #6652743
| So after a long week of everything from home depot sending me home with the wrong paint to running out of it in the middle of the project... its finally done. I have gotten it painted!!! ( i still have the tape down because im going to touch up the edges.) I think it looks alot better! That how it originally looked but i bet it hasnt been painted in 50 years. Thanks for the suggestions! I have 1 planter( am going to get more) and i am about to purchase a little bistro table set and probably a bench... The fountain ideas are great! Thanks for the help and ill keep u guys updated. 
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Rjp20
Oklahoma City, OK
June 07, 2009
12:39 AM Post #6652746
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flowerjen
central, NJ
(Zone 6b)
June 07, 2009
10:40 AM Post #6653738
| Can't wait to see it all filled in. |
JulieQ
Cullman, AL
(Zone 7b)
June 08, 2009
10:58 AM Post #6658427
| I think an outdoor rug would be pretty in one of your seating areas. |
Lynnie6868
(Zone 5b)
June 09, 2009
12:05 PM Post #6663701
| what a great space! I love brick...it's going to look so pretty and now you get to do the fun part! |
tcinmb
(Zone 8b)
July 17, 2009
01:04 PM Post #6831080
| Let's see your porch!! |
tcinmb
(Zone 8b)
August 01, 2009
11:37 PM Post #6896274
| Is your porch finished ? |
