Flower Gardenings II

Colorful Terrace

In a row of terraced houses, each frontage has been painted a different color, but all doorways and windows are white. As a result, unity of style is retained while each house has its own identity.

Rose-Covered Wall

Rambling and climbing roses can be trained to frame windows and doorways. They can also hide walls which don't look attractive. As with other climbers, inspect at intervals for possible damage.

Roughcast Rendering

Once a popular finish, now not so. All such surfaces can be protected with a good quality acrylic paint applied with a spray gun. The clever choice of a dull green and white color scheme gives this house an air of refinement.

Triple Protection

As well as having an awning over it, this front door is also protected from the weather by being set back into the brickwork, which in turn allows the door to be painted with a clear plastic finish.

Shuttered Windows

Shutters emphasize the outlines of attractive windows, such as these. They also have practical uses, giving protection against weather and extra security against break and entry.

Colourful Climber

Clematis is one of the most suitable climbers for growing above doorways and windows in cooler climates.

Basement Display

For a basement window, choose low-growing plants that will not cut out the light from a room that needs it.

Shading Glass Doors

A retractable awning protects woodwork from damage by the westerly sun as well as providing shade. On dry overcast days, the awning can be rolled back to allow more light into the house.