tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post3196093944662334073..comments2024-03-29T01:19:03.667-04:00Comments on for the love of a house: the front bedfor the love of a househttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comBlogger84125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-8364435043658527302013-11-07T09:00:25.941-05:002013-11-07T09:00:25.941-05:00hi Nance, I have a post on the floorplan of the ho...hi Nance, I have a post on the floorplan of the house (sidebar under topics of interest), but not really of the setting as a whole, though I've mentioned it in comments when someone asks. Yes, the front (front door) of the house faces south. The gravel drive in front of the house is our driveway, and you are correct- it is on the west side. The town road basically runs parallel to our drive and is just beyond our front meadow. The road is down the drive at the stone beehives at the front entrance (this post might help... http://fortheloveofahouse.blogspot.com/2012/09/so-lest-you-think-weve-been-sitting.html<br />I know its confusing and you are sweet to try to figure it out!for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-11563266316232397122013-11-07T00:03:40.204-05:002013-11-07T00:03:40.204-05:00I am such a visual person. I have to have floor p...I am such a visual person. I have to have floor plans; garden plans, directions -- N * S * E * W. Does your home face south? is the road running in front around the left (west?) side of your home your driveway (lane?) or is that the county / township road? Here in Iowa, a farmsteader planted an evergreen windbreak to the North and West. Do you have a 'wind row'? If you have entries about the 'situation' of your fine home, please direct me there. Thanks! <br />Nancenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-14357046660724895142013-09-09T10:34:55.473-04:002013-09-09T10:34:55.473-04:00hi Dorothy, We live in the Monadnock region which...hi Dorothy, We live in the Monadnock region which is in southern New Hampshire. For personal reasons I don't state on the blog the exact town in which we live.for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-80001968909280257652013-09-08T18:26:01.715-04:002013-09-08T18:26:01.715-04:00Hi Joan, also a first time visitor from Leonora...Hi Joan, also a first time visitor from Leonora's A Joirnal of Days blog and enjoyed reading how you and Dan came to settle in NH. We are currently living in a 1904 Victorian style home on the VA eastern shore and moved here from our native NJ some 10 years ago. We also did extensive renovations to modernize and update this old home, which we call The Frog & PenguINN but it is neither an inn or B&B, just our home. Within the past year we have been checking out towns in NH to possibly relocate to as grandchildren live in RI, but we do not want to live there. I would be very interested in knowing which NH town you are living in. Our current VA location has a pop. of 500. Our home is currently for sale and we have decided not to decide on another until it is sold, which is taking longer than we would have hoped. Please feel free to visit our blog anytime. I am Dorothy aka Beatrice there.Beatrice P. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281239556392874979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-11750227608562235772013-09-06T20:37:07.069-04:002013-09-06T20:37:07.069-04:00hi Stacey, Thank you for your very kind comment. ...hi Stacey, Thank you for your very kind comment. This front garden faces south and gets full shade from the maples along the drive. The living room bed and courtyard face west. The living room gets partial sun and the courtyard full sun. The terrace wall bed faces north and gets full sun. <br />Congratulations on your new home! I think the basic key to landscaping is to figure out the sun (in the form of the number of hours per day it gets direct sun) your yard/garden receives and then purchase plants that match. I know that sounds obvious, but I can't tell you how often it is not done. I've also found it very helpful to find a knowledgeable garden center and ask LOTS of questions! If you're not already familiar with it GardenWeb.com is a great source for information. Good luck!for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-24682055351593340142013-09-06T17:52:28.865-04:002013-09-06T17:52:28.865-04:00You are truly gifted. We recently bought a house a...You are truly gifted. We recently bought a house after 25+ years in NYC and the whole landscaping is all new to me. I was wondering if you would tell me what exposure your gardens have. They are all beautiful and the house gorgeous. Cheers, Staceysasinsafehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01029064881100031394noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-42273507012721100222013-09-03T23:04:00.167-04:002013-09-03T23:04:00.167-04:00Absolutely stunning, Joan! Absolutely stunning, Joan! Dear Lilliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916503973078592801noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-22839791741170901232013-09-01T08:09:27.466-04:002013-09-01T08:09:27.466-04:00I love a shade garden. This looks beautiful and co...I love a shade garden. This looks beautiful and continues to confirm what some landscaping can do for the curb appeal of a home. It looks lovely.Linda {Calling it Home}https://www.blogger.com/profile/06589558175461744076noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-49085320537482728282013-08-30T10:33:44.595-04:002013-08-30T10:33:44.595-04:00Denise, Dan puts down a pre-emergent weed control ...Denise, Dan puts down a pre-emergent weed control in the spring and then spot-treats throughout the season. That said, there are still some weeds, but slowly.... very slowly (we notice big changes each year) we are eradicating them and the good grass takes over. for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-74842672590112513932013-08-30T09:49:10.843-04:002013-08-30T09:49:10.843-04:00Joan and Dan, your home and landscape are lovely! ...Joan and Dan, your home and landscape are lovely! Dan, how do you manage to keep the lawn and meadow weed-free? Your turf areas look perfectly pristine in the pictures. Denise in NCUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09796380203232760576noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-86071289983235163612013-08-29T23:10:33.410-04:002013-08-29T23:10:33.410-04:00It's absolutely stunning! I'm dividing so...It's absolutely stunning! I'm dividing some hosta plants this week to move around the garden. I think they look great, especially when there are some astilbe or bleeding hearts mixed in.<br /><br />Did I tell you my garden center's distributor does not have any bombshell hydrangeas? So, I've ordered some for next spring!Ocean Breezes and Country Sneezeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13553409790617039932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-54465712483997543332013-08-29T14:21:36.577-04:002013-08-29T14:21:36.577-04:00Wow! It's gorgeous! You really have a green th...Wow! It's gorgeous! You really have a green thumb.<br />Be a sweetie,<br />Shelia :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-81710910084108097202013-08-29T08:59:09.743-04:002013-08-29T08:59:09.743-04:00I love the large urn in the flower bed. Just beau...I love the large urn in the flower bed. Just beautiful!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-74199260374778706552013-08-28T23:23:59.807-04:002013-08-28T23:23:59.807-04:00Hi Joan, The front flowerbed looks beautiful and I...Hi Joan, The front flowerbed looks beautiful and I especially love the astilbe. A few years ago I planted some Bridal Veil astilbe and I have been very pleased with how it "glows" in the shade bed. I look forward to all of your post about your beautiful home and gardens. Vikki in VAVikkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819451833537887145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-23859893878328920132013-08-28T22:37:17.942-04:002013-08-28T22:37:17.942-04:00Thanks Cindy for the advice. I am going to ask my...Thanks Cindy for the advice. I am going to ask my hair stylist to bag up all the clippings and give them to me. I will be so thrilled if it works! With my luck the deer will say "it's not her hair, the coast is clear" LOLCountry French Judihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01724143126992926403noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-88108303804956442072013-08-28T21:07:12.129-04:002013-08-28T21:07:12.129-04:00Hello Joan! You have done a fantastic job with yo...Hello Joan! You have done a fantastic job with your landscaping. The front bed looks great and really sets off the house nicely. Love the stone driveway as well. Stone/gravel looks so much nicer with an old home than pavement.<br /><br />Well, I finally have an update on my big landscaping project for the side yard of my old house! It's actually a useable space now and private! Would love to hear your comments on it. Could definitely use some decorating inspiration for the upper patio. Too bad it's going to be cold soon. I just hate to put all the outdoor furniture away.<br /><br />Hope all is well with you! <br />Warmly,<br />Christine<br />http://antiquenehomes.blogspot.com/<br />Christine @ Antique Homes and Lifestylehttp://antiquenehomes.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-72624997755809492982013-08-28T20:54:09.513-04:002013-08-28T20:54:09.513-04:00A porch for "quiet moments before bed." ...A porch for "quiet moments before bed." Could there be anything more lovely? I just read all the porch posts. Think I will have to catch up and read the other previous posts. Your house is a dream.Carole @ rusticartistry.comhttp://www.rusticartistry.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-30562365933602292312013-08-28T20:00:12.662-04:002013-08-28T20:00:12.662-04:00hi Cindy- I mentioned this to Judi ^ so hopefully ...hi Cindy- I mentioned this to Judi ^ so hopefully she will see it!for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-66935289281580157892013-08-28T19:59:35.031-04:002013-08-28T19:59:35.031-04:00oh no Judi- that is awful... and scary. See Cindy...oh no Judi- that is awful... and scary. See Cindy's comment below- it's worth a try!for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-54688644321640103452013-08-28T19:57:51.150-04:002013-08-28T19:57:51.150-04:00They are both open! The bottom porch is off the k...They are both open! The bottom porch is off the kitchen and the upstairs porch is off the master bedroom. If interested you can click on "porches" under "topics of interest" to see posts about the porches. Oh, and welcome to the blog Carole!for the love of a househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13151787635612708698noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-69858867142861938312013-08-28T19:11:38.841-04:002013-08-28T19:11:38.841-04:00How perfect that you post this! When I sometimes g...How perfect that you post this! When I sometimes go over old posts, I always think to myself.."I wonder what it looks like now..." Thanks for sharing your beautiful gardening skills!He Who Loves an Old Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04325188900782810316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-60266577398159013602013-08-28T17:33:35.568-04:002013-08-28T17:33:35.568-04:00Those plants look very happy there. But because I...Those plants look very happy there. But because I am a new reader of you blog, my eyes were bugging out that you have TWO porches! Looks like one screened and one open? Be still my heart.Carole @ rusticartistry.comhttp://www.rusticartistry.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-72216821848465406732013-08-28T16:54:59.375-04:002013-08-28T16:54:59.375-04:00Joan, Dan, and Ella: Love the front bed, the drive...Joan, Dan, and Ella: Love the front bed, the driveways, the fence in the background...all of it! My miniature hosta garden just keeps growing; I am always finding new "baby hostas". I have not tried this, but have heard human hair in panty hose and hung from a tree is supposed to keep deer away.CindyCindynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-56662495973959008812013-08-28T16:43:29.881-04:002013-08-28T16:43:29.881-04:00Hello Joan, I've been following for a little w...Hello Joan, I've been following for a little while... and I so LOVE everything: decor, design, gardens, home, etc. You just really do have it all together and I am quite envious! Thanks for sharing with all of us so we can appreciate your many talents, your beautiful home, and how you have made it truly HOME SWEET HOME!! Many blessings, Mary...mmballard@att.netAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6005324767450032096.post-26413743520182822552013-08-28T13:47:34.713-04:002013-08-28T13:47:34.713-04:00Joan- I am on 220 wooded acres, the house sits on...Joan- I am on 220 wooded acres, the house sits on only 2 acres of it so there is plenty to eat in the woods! You are very lucky and I just knocked on wood for you. The ones that I have right up against the house are the ones that they DESTROY every year. Geraniums are gone but my black-eyed susans they don't like!Country French Judihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01724143126992926403noreply@blogger.com