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Can't create kerb appeal

raesunflower
8 år siden
Has anyone got any ideas on how I can improve the front of my house. I'm not sure whether to remove the ivy because it'll leave a horrible mess. I am also unhappy about the current access to the front door, because the drive is open, other people's debris ends up in my front garden. I was thinking of creating a footpath but I just don't know. I've made costly mistakes inside and don't want to do the same here.
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    Bitsnbats
    8 år siden
    Ivy is a worry for house buyers because they don't know what's beneath it. Get rid definitely. It looks out of control and like it hasn't been tamed. Clean off the walls and roof, this just needs a bit of elbow grease. Soften the edges by getting a couple of big planters and well shaped plant or two. Paint the fence where the ivy has been and trim the laurels - give them good square edges. You might also want to bring the height of the hedge down a bit. So you can see the front windows. Most people don't like overgrown areas. Good luck.

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    • alant1000
      8 år siden
      I would definitely get rid of the ivy, cut the height of the hedge down and perhaps put up a new fence or freshen up the current one once the ivy is off. Then paint the outside of the house a different colour such as cream.
    • orlac2
      8 år siden

      I would also remove the ivy and paint the fence. These two alone will make a huge difference to the curb appeal. Good luck

    • raesunflower
      Forfatter
      8 år siden
      Thanks for your advice. I will remove the ivy, paint the fence and bring down the hedge. I will put up a picture when it's done and look forward to further suggestions.
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      Taylor Made Gardening
      8 år siden

      I would agree with removing the ivy, I would also try to paint the garage door and fence the same colour, maybe a sage? Bring the hedge down about halfway and look to grow some wisteria around the entrance or the top of the garage? Hope this helps.

    • ianthy
      7 år siden
      Sidst ændret: {last_modified_time}7 år siden

      Def agree the ivy has to go - then you can clean up the wall. Lots of great ideas here - you could also change the front door to one the newer coloured UPVC doors. My sister fitted a deep blue door with chrome fittings, plus painted her garage door the same colour - it has really lifted the front of her home.

    • Dundrum 16
      7 år siden
      I agree the hedge needs shaped and cared for. Could I suggest before you decide on the ultimate height you consider privacy? I'm in a rented bungalow while I build, and though I have a fabulous view of the Mountains of Mourne, everyone walking past has a fabulous view in! (With that view blinds are not an option.) if my hedge were 30cm higher it would be bliss.
    • PRO
      The Bulb Co
      7 år siden

      Hi, only just come across this post now so have you managed to remove the ivy and paint your fences yet as would be good to see what you have done! Another thing you could also think about would be adding some outdoor lighting, perhaps some lanterns which are very popular sellers for us. Many of these are also available with built in PIR Sensors so are also a good security feature for you home too.

      A couple of examples are below for you but our range can be viewed here:

      Wall Lanterns or ones with PIR Sensors here Wall Lights with PIR Sensors


      Saxby 49883 Inova E27 GLS Wall Light IP44 Outdoor Wall Lantern · Mere information

      Saxby 49945 LED Inova PIR Wall Light IP44 · Mere information

      Please let us know though if you would like any more information and I'll be happy to help! I wouldn't worry about rubbish coming in from outside though as no matter what you do this is going to happen anyway! We have gates on our driveway at home and rubbish still manages to find its way in!

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