A couple of weeks ago, I shared my brand new landscaping in the front yard and today I wanted to highlight one of the products I got from Lowes that I really think will make a huge difference in the overall feel of my new yard. Disguising the floating fireplace was the main thing we wanted to accomplish in this endeavor and when we spotted the black metal trellis forms at Lowes, we knew they would be perfect for this. And it turned out to be just that!
There’s a hose spigot right under the fireplace, so I didn’t want to close that off. A hose comes in handy, even though I now have an irrigation system in place. There are plenty of times that a hose needs to come out, like for watering my urns on the front porch. Not to mention, sometimes newly planted shrubs need an extra watering, so I’ll be keeping an eye out for wilting plants. See that messy green hose behind the trellis?
Yep, right there?  I found a way to get it up off the ground and much more tidy. And I finally get to use my iron pieces in the yard again. That cool armillary was a yardsale find in Birmingham.
A simple hose reel from Lowes was just the thing needed to put behind the trellis.
They are easy to set up and get the hose in place and now I can easily unwind and roll up the hose when I get it out in the yard.
The angyostar vines are looking beautiful and I can’t wait for them to grow even more and climb up that pretty black trellis.
They should grow in and spread out and up the trellis covering it eventually.
I think this is the perfect solution to a floating fireplace and it sure wasn’t that expensive. At $40 per panel, this trellis project was $160 at Lowes, not bad at all to disguise that floating fireplace.
Here are a few more updates of the yard and how pretty it’s all looking. Someone wanted a shot from the front porch, so here you go.
The Queen Mum Agapanthus are exploding in bloom and they are SO pretty.
Look at these delicate white blossoms.
Such pretty lavandar tips with the white and green, they are just gorgeous.
I’ve got some pretty plants in the urns on the front porch and they are a nice welcome.
The new yard and landscaping is coming along nicely. Luckily, we are getting lots of rain right now, so that is giving it all an extra boost of growth. I’ll be reporting in all along the way on how my garden is growing. I’m just happy to have solved the floating fireplace dilemma, thanks to Lowes!
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Disclosure: As a Lowes Creative blogger, I am sent gift cards to spend on projects and to blog about them. This post is sponsored by Lowes, but all ideas and projects are my own.
What a pretty way to hide a hose reel, Rhoda! LOVE what you have done to your front yard… and love your steps and railing! See you in a week! I am beyond excited about Haven this year!
The floating fireplace was the only b downer to your home to me. I can’t imagine who came up with that design! The trellis and vines are such a pretty disguise, and add so much to the front of the house. As they grow, I think it will completely disguise that one flaw. I love what you have done to the house.
Ronda, Thanks for the great trellis idea I will have to use it next fall when we re-do our flowerbed. You yard looks great I can imagine how beautiful it will look when the plants mature. I’m so happy for you and how you took a ho-hum house and have made it a real showstopper!! God Bless
That was such a clever way to hide the hose real and the floating fireplace….
Very clever and looks great. I do think you should use some zip ties or something to connect the panels together so that it looks like a single unit. It probably won’t matter when the plants have fully covered the screen but those kind of weird things bug me.
I am going to do that, it’s on my list!
Unfortunately, my floating fireplace is at the driveway/garage end of my house. Some of the Fed-Ex and UPS drivers are under the mistaken notion that it’s a better place to keep to leave packages and keep them dry than the front porch. That’s been a sore spot. I don’t think you’ll have that problem. What a great idea. Now I will go crazy trying to think of a solution to hide my silly looking no-bottom-to-the-box and get rid of the package drop.
And – I’ve never heard of an armillary. Learned something.
Didn’t know the name of angyostar, and not sure I’ve seen it used, but I want some. I first thought it was a shrub. Learned something else. 🙂
It’s looking terrific, Rhoda! Lucky with getting the rain right after your installation, and those vines are growing together so well. Those hose reels are lifesavers for me. I have three carts that I bought from Sam’s (a little pricier than the plastic, which I had previously), but after our yard reno I now use 100′ foot hoses on each of mine, so they pull heavy duty for me. I bought insulated covers originally intended for rocking chairs to cover mine in winter to protect the cart from rust and the hoses from cracking. Over 10 years I’ve had to replace only one, and my sister converted it into a plant cart for her country porch – it’s very cute in its 2nd life.
Enjoy your weekend!
Rita
I used to have agapanthus in my yard and loved it! It’s so unique looking and easy to care for too. The other plant, angyostar, I’ve never heard of, but it has a beautiful leaf!
Does that Angyostar stay in leaf during winter? Just wonder how it will look in January, but then I live near STL, where it’s frigid at that time! 😉
I was told it is cold hardy and evergreen, so we will see how it goes.
Your yard and plantings are looking so good and healthy! We have that in common – we grew up with gardeners and enjoy planting and watching things grow. I’m in Georgia, too, and have planted several new shrubs at our cabin in the mountains. Since we aren’t there during the week I feel very blessed by all the rain we have had. I look forward to more updates on all you have done outside your home!
Just love it when you feature your beautiful, growing, garden on your blog. It all looks just great and I am excited to see it as it grows and grows. Lucky, Lucky you!!!
Rhoda, everything is looking wonderful. I love the view from your porch. You continue to inspire. I have new hydrangeas in my yard, but the deer think they’re an appetizer, any suggestions?
Kim, I’m not sure how to deter deer. I know lots of folks have problems with them eating the vegetation. I don’t have that problem here in my neighborhood.
Rhoda, that was a smart idea on using your trellis and beautiful vines in hiding the garden hose reel. Your trellis & vines add so much to your already charming home. I truly enjoy reading your blog. You inspire me & so many others. My husband and I just visited Atlanta from Indianapolis, and during our stay, I was able to visit; as well as, purchase some wonderful items from The White Rabbit Cottage that you shared with us through your wonderful blog! The workers at The White Rabbit Cottage were so nice and very friendly (I love that Southern hospitality!). I saw so many beautiful items there (I’m sure that my husband is relieved that there are states between me and this store ; – ) Thanks for sharing & we truly enjoyed our stay in Atlanta! Have a wonderful July 4th!
Paula (Indianapolis, IN)
HI, Paula, oh I’m so glad you visited White Rabbit! It’s a great shop and you were only a few miles from me. It’s in my neck of the woods. Glad you enjoyed ATL too!
The ivy story goes like this: first year sleep, second year creep and third year leap.
Hey, Nancy, it’s not ivy so it will be fine there. It’s called Angyostar vine.
Beautiful work in progress! I have two things:
1. What is the name of the beautiful plant with the delicate white flowers?
2. Have you tried the lighter weight hoses? Although I keep a few of the heavier ones for connection to the soaker hoses, etc., I’m totally hooked on the lightweight ones. Since I have a perpetually sore back, these are a life saver for me.
That pretty white flower is a Queen Mum Agapanthus. And no I haven’t tried the lightweight hoses, but heard about them. I will definitely check into it.
Rhoda, I love the trellis on the cantilever fireplace area , the vines already look as if they have doubled in size. The view from the street shows all the renovations you have made coming together so beautifully – the porch addition, paint, urns, landscaping. I know you must be a happy girl when you pull into your driveway and see all your efforts coming together at your new home. Just beautiful!!
Hi Rhoda!
Your yard looks amazing!!! Those agapanthus plants look so healthy. I have several but the blooms were short lived this year for some reason. My guy and I passed through Atlanta last week on the way to my daughter’s graduation (she earned her MBA!) in South Carolina. We visited the Atlanta Botanical Garden. That is a place to see! Have you been? I posted a lot of pictures on Facebook and EVERYONE was asking where we were. There’s a neat sandwich shop on the grounds that serves some yummy food, not the typical fast food fare. You should check it out online.
Happy 4th! :))
Terri from Louisiana
Hi, Terri, I’ve been down to Piedmont Park where the gardens are, but I’ve never been inside. I must do that soon! I’ve heard great things about the ATL Botanical gardens. Can’t believe I haven’t visited them.
Everything is looking great and the solutions for the floating chimney area – brilliant!!
In the north we use mulch around trees, flower beds etc… Do most people use the pine needles in the south? Just curious. Your yard looks lovely.
Donna, it is definitely a mix down here and lots of folks use mulch too. I always love black mulch for my smaller flower beds, but a lot of folks use pinestraw in bigger beds because it is cheaper to spread. I may mix it up and use some mulch in some of my beds later, but for now I’m happy with it.
Rhoda, I just love the angyostart vines. I love that they are varigated. In your pictures the leaves look much bigger than the leaves of ivy vines. Are they? If so, this would be perfect for my daughter. Everything is looking great!
HI, Lynne, yes the leaves are way bigger than ivy leaves are. It’s a beautiful plant.