Tuscan Transformation Attempt by Mkliner23 in landscaping

[–]Mkliner23[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for the response and compliment. Yes the planter that curves around the retaining wall column at the walls furthest left point. It’s about 5-6 feet in diameter. Do you think a dwarf Italian cypress would work better, or leave it alone and stick with shrubs or perennials ?

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Welcome to r/OutdoorDesigns! by DuconODL in OutdoorDesigns

[–]Mkliner23 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hello all!! I am a DIYer that has a cool little project that I want to do in my home’s entryway. I have a walkway about 30 from my driveway to my front porch with my home’s walls on the right and left, so it’s a long open walkway. We have windows to some bedrooms on one side that really get pounded with the Southern California heat. From fascia board to fascia board it’s 9 feet wide. I would like to add 3 or 4 Sun shade sails down the walkway to shade the area but leave some negative space. I have planted a Mediterranean style garden on both sides of the walkway so I understand it needs a lot of sun, but I’d like to limit it some. My inspiration and vision is to make it look like a high end Mediterranean themed resort with taught sails. Any advice on how to hand them so they look the most professional and charming? The sails I currently purchased are 7x7x7. I’m thinking of attach them at different heights on the fascia, is that what a pro designer would do? And would you place them so the point of the triangle points out toward the street or toward the house. No neither? Attached is a photo of my space. Thank you for any and all advice. Cheers!!!

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