Podocarpus makes a very nice hedge and takes well to pruning. It comes in a number of varieties, so be sure to choose the best one to fit your space needs, i. Regarding pink jasmine, it will grow between the fence boards as well as over the top, regardless of what you want it to do.
Your neighbor will end up with almost as much on his side as yours. Do you want to remain friends with him? My mother's neighbor allowed his jasmine to grow up and over 60 feet of wood fencing, covering it entirely. He sure enjoyed it in the spring. The moisture all that growth had trapped in the wood and weakening it was also a factor. It was the entry door to the apartment and you had to go up the stairs as soon as you came in. Not a very safe setup, in my opinion; fortunately we had no small children and pets weren't allowed.
I did drop a lot of things down those stairs, though -- at least 2 winter squashes -- what a bang they made when the door was closed! How embarrassing. The business manager's and secretary's offices were right below us. The staircase was carpeted and very dark. There was one dim light at the top of it. We ended up stringing some Christmas lights along the side of it, a long double string that wrapped around almost the entire length of the space and came back up.
It was not exactly beautiful, but it lit the area up a lot better than it was. Most people who came up to see us commented that they liked them; kids loved them. Maybe you could find some kind of similar lighting idea for the left side of the staircase across from the sconces.
I would not remove the sconces; you need a lot of light in a staircase. Or you could put some kind of decorative lighting display in the narrow area over the door. Or, I would suggest hanging a brightly colored custom quilted piece over the door. It would look lovely there. I agree that the mirror idea could be distracting and dangerous, but on the other hand, any work of visual art might distract a person going down the stairs. A challenging space -- hope you find what works best for you!
I am posting some updated photos. I bought some pillows for the couch, a new rug and my coffee table. And I do love it so I am happy with it. The rug I am also thrilled with and will be getting a matching one for the runner in the hall. I decided to go with green as my accent color as the walls are also a greenish gray and I have wanted to use that color as my accent for a while. I also turned the sofa around. So - here are my updated thoughts: 1.
Curtains - I am going to lower the curtain rod about a foot so it comes even with the headers over the windows. I can't decide on getting a green curtain that ties in or going with an off white. I have thought about plantation shutters but I am not a huge fan of them and not sure if I would like a wall of white.
The TV is being moved from on top of the fireplace to another spot. I am going to get a console on the long wall by the secretary. Once I have the console I will move the secretary around to another room or area if it doesn't look right with the console. Still looking for a chair.
And the fireplace wall and how to style. Once I move the TV I am thinking about getting a mirror that has some interest like an odd shape or a grid system But how should I style the top of the fireplace and top of bookcases as well?
Anything can be moved around and the pictures will be moved to some other area likely. Still need to buy lamps, maybe end table, bench somewhere Any ideas on the small touches?? Like Save. Chamen, I really love fresh-shelled limas Grows to about 6 to 8 feet. Keep well-watered, but water the ground, NOT the foliage. Use a 1-inch mulch to suppress weeds and preserve soil moisture. Bush beans:. Thin plants to about 4 inches apart in rows 24 to 36 inches apart. More crowded rows can lead to disease during wet weather.
Pole beans:. Erect tepees of about five poles 6 to 8 feet tall on a circular base 3 feet in diameter. Tie the poles together at the top with wire or twine. Setting a terra-cotta pot over the pole tops gives the tepee a more finished look. Plant four to six beans around each pole and thin to the three strongest seedlings when they are 4 to 6 inches high. Most beans that are dried for storage, such as kidney, pinto and navy beans, are pole beans. All bean varieties like sunny, well-drained soil.
The most obvious difference between the two major types is the amount of horizontal space needed for cultivation of pole beans versus bush beans, with the latter needing more. With a vertical growth habit of up to 5 or 6 feet, pole beans are usually planted against a 6- to 8-foot trellis for support.
Pole beans can also be trained into a teepee shape to make a green playhouse for children or as a screening fence. Because of vertical growth, pole beans produce more beans in less space. They are also easier to pick by hand, and they are easier to see among plant leaves. The pole varieties are favored when growing them as ornamentals, but there are also bush runner beans, which begin producing pods earlier.
However, it is harder to find seed for the bush beans. Check vegetable gardening catalogs and websites for old favorites and new varieties. Runner beans make a good choice for edible landscaping. They are undeniably attractive with plenty of flowers, especially if you keep picking the beans. The red varieties are popular with hummingbirds.
The plants are perennials but are usually grown as annuals. As mentioned, they can overwinter in mild areas. Runner beans require the same care green beans need in the garden. Plant them in a moderately rich soil, amended with plenty of organic matter. They need a site with full sun and vining varieties will need some type of support, like a trellis. You can direct sow or start the seeds indoors four to six weeks before you plan to move them out.
Beans grow quickly and do not transplant well, but if you have a short season and want to get a head start, sow them inside in peat or paper pots.
Wait until the ground has warmed before planting outside. Plant two to three seeds at the corner of each pyramid-like support or space seeds six inches apart along a trellis. They are quick to germinate. Train them along their support to get them started.
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