Third Attempt @ Landscaping Photos, Please Opine

GalacticGal · September 2021

As I suggested, I am back with the third attempt. Please be so kind to give your opinions.
Third Time is the Charm, or so it's said …

Front:

Right Side:

Left Side:

Rear View:

Close-Up Toddler Fence:

Another Angle of the backyard. If you look closely you can see my Rock Star climbing out of the pool:

As you can likely see, I've moved the house closer to the fence in front and centered it better on the lot. I added a bit of whimsy, which I hope you catch.

The big house on the hill is his only sister's house.
Don't be shy, do speak out. And thank you so much. I tried to incorporate as many of the wonderful ideas that resonated with me. You are all so very creative.

Simmingal · September 2021

Nailed it

Oh this is nice!
and it looks much more balanced
and kiddos have safe play area away from pool

RavenSpit · September 2021

Nailed it

It looks great, I love the chicken hedge army

Oh but there is a fence going through the back stairs.

GalacticGal · September 2021

Good catch! I think I took the shot prior to me noticing the problem. It has since been removed. The fencing that blocks the steps, that is.

RavenSpit · September 2021

Nailed it

GalacticGal wrote: »

Good catch! I think I took the shot prior to me noticing the problem. It has since been removed. The fencing that blocks the steps, that is.

Ah good

Plumbeeb · September 2021

I like it, but it could use …(Please be specific)

It looks like there's a lot of fun activities to keep sims occupied, I love that!

Whenever I'm building, I like to try and keep the look and feel of the lot as close to the world style as much as possible. For example, I kept the lots I built in Sulani quite traditional, and I avoided modern styles so that my builds blended in with the world. I did the same when I was researching cottages and the Cotswolds.

It looks like you're building on the same lot as I am, 3 Olde Mill Lane right?
For this lot, I didn't want to fence in the entire build, because there's already a huge wall surrounding the outskirts of the area, so I opted to corner off certain areas instead, and make it appear as if the walls have been crumbling. I mainly used the debug walls for this. I also avoided trying to make things look neat and perfect, so I especially love how the debug walls are all crooked and curved.

I used some more debug objects to give the illusion of a 'fence' - so basically, if there was an area that I wanted to separate but didn't want to keep using the same items, then I'd change it up and use logs, shrubs, hedges and flowers.

Overall, I tried to keep things looking more natural than manicured, and I'm really happy with the result. I don't know if that's the kind of style you were going for, but I hope it's offered some insight.

GalacticGal · September 2021

@PlanetSixam Your lot is gorgeous. My only problem with not using a full fence (which does indeed look great!) is that the owner is a very popular Global Superstar. He has a Stan and at least two Obsessed Fans. So, for security's sake he needs a full fence to protect not only himself, but his wife and children.

Thank you so much for sharing. I love your lot.

GalacticGal · September 2021

Did any of you notice the bit of whimsy? Check out the back of the lot close to the pool. I put the Toddler pool with the palm trees attached near the corner.

foxybilly · September 2021

Nailed it

GalacticGal wrote: »

Did any of you notice the bit of whimsy? Check out the back of the lot close to the pool. I put the Toddler pool with the palm trees attached near the corner.

I spotted it!

the house and landscaping looks fantastic GalacticGal

Admiral8Q · September 2021

Nailed it

What I like is it looks good AND looks functional. (gameplay-wise) Nicely done.

crocobaura · September 2021

I like it, but it could use …(Please be specific)

I think it looks nice but I think it would look nicer if the chicken enclosure wasn't stuck between fun activities like pool and toddler play thing. I would move the chicken coop to the side of the house and put the toddler play area in its place. Also, I think the jumping platform would look better in an easier to access place, near the foot path or the other end of the pool. The pool also needs a patio with sun loungers. I would put them behind the house as it gets a lot of sunlight.

Scobre · September 2021

Nailed it

I like it. I think you could size down the big tree to the right one notch or so just because it feels more natural when trees are different heights. I love your landscaping. I had to learn to landscape myself from a few builders and they helped a lot. I used to struggle with it so much.

SweetieWright_84 · September 2021

Other (Please specify)

Have you tried shrinking the Jungle Adventure trees just one click smaller? I feel like they overpower the lot. Otherwise it looks really good.

GalacticGal · September 2021

Thank you @Admiral8Q .

crocobaura wrote: »

I think it looks nice but I think it would look nicer if the chicken enclosure wasn't stuck between fun activities like pool and toddler play thing. I would move the chicken coop to the side of the house and put the toddler play area in its place. Also, I think the jumping platform would look better in an easier to access place, near the foot path or the other end of the pool. The pool also needs a patio with sun loungers. I would put them behind the house as it gets a lot of sunlight.

Thank you for your input. I may move the Chicken Coop, but the diving platform can't be closer to the footpath, the pool isn't long enough at that end. As for the sun loungers, my Sims don't sunbathe. (If I can't, they're not allowed to, either. LOL) Skin cancer runs in my family, I was ordered out of the sun about thirty years ago. I don't miss laying around in the sun one little bit. Besides, where would I put the garden?

Again, thank you for your thoughtful remarks. I will strongly consider changing places with the Toddler play thing and the Chicken Coop.

foxybilly wrote: »

GalacticGal wrote: »

Did any of you notice the bit of whimsy? Check out the back of the lot close to the pool. I put the Toddler pool with the palm trees attached near the corner.

I spotted it! the house and landscaping looks fantastic GalacticGal

Thank you so much!

SweetieWright_84 wrote: »

Have you tried shrinking the Jungle Adventure trees just one click smaller? I feel like they overpower the lot. Otherwise it looks really good.

I would but I have no clue how to do that! It was suggested early on (Round One Poll) that I add trees that were taller than the house and these were the only ones I could find.

SAEldarin · September 2021

I like it, but it could use …(Please be specific)

I like it! But, maybe consider adding another set of steps on the side of the deck near the kids' play area. It is a large enough deck that another set of stairs further away could be a sensible addition. I too feel the jungle trees are a bit off -- size and world location. The family lives in a nice, but large, house, so to have trees that are taller might be a bit...much. When I build in each world, I tend to use trees that have been used in that world or would be similar to what that world's "zone" would grow best. Not that you have to do any of this....

GalacticGal · September 2021

SAEldarin wrote: »

I like it! But, maybe consider adding another set of steps on the side of the deck near the kids' play area. It is a large enough deck that another set of stairs further away could be a sensible addition. I too feel the jungle trees are a bit off -- size and world location. The family lives in a nice, but large, house, so to have trees that are taller might be a bit...much. When I build in each world, I tend to use trees that have been used in that world or would be similar to what that world's "zone" would grow best. Not that you have to do any of this....

Thank you for your insight. I'm thinking that the first round of pictures inspired some to suggest the taller trees to help balance out the lot. When I had taken in all of the suggestions, I finally did what I meant to do in the beginning. I moved the entire lot closer to the front boundary and centered it on the lot better. This, perhaps, changed the need for the very tall trees. I did try to be discerning, agreeing that trees indigenous to a location, should be used, but I was stuck on the 'make the trees taller than the house' opinion.(Since this was suggested by more than one person.) I will see about arranging the patio tables to accommodate another set of stairs. It's a bit much to ask a Toddler, after all, to take the longer route, no?

SweetieWright_84 · September 2021

Other (Please specify)

GalacticGal wrote: »

SweetieWright_84 wrote: »

Have you tried shrinking the Jungle Adventure trees just one click smaller? I feel like they overpower the lot. Otherwise it looks really good.

I would but I have no clue how to do that! It was suggested early on (Round One Poll) that I add trees that were taller than the house and these were the only ones I could find.

You shrink them by holding Shift and ]. Also there are few trees that came with Cottage Living in the debug menu. Some of them are huge. I think there's an oak tree from the base game that's pretty big as well.

crocobaura · September 2021

I like it, but it could use …(Please be specific)

GalacticGal wrote: »

Thank you for your input. I may move the Chicken Coop, but the diving platform can't be closer to the footpath, the pool isn't long enough at that end. As for the sun loungers, my Sims don't sunbathe. (If I can't, they're not allowed to, either. LOL) Skin cancer runs in my family, I was ordered out of the sun about thirty years ago. I don't miss laying around in the sun one little bit. Besides, where would I put the garden?

If they don't sunbathe, you could make an indoor pool so your sims could use the pool year round. You could also add some space for indoor gardening by the pool area. Regarding the chicken coop, you could make it a feature in your vegetable garden outside so you don't have a separate enclosure just for the chickens.

Pipersfun2 · September 2021

Nailed it

@GalacticGal looks amazing LOVE it!

Glimmer50 · September 2021

I like it, but it could use …(Please be specific)

I think the front could use some larger windows and maybe some planter boxes. You could pull out the wall so that the windows come out from the house and are square, like dormer windows. The windows on the front of the house look a little small, so I would use the larger windows that came with Seasons. The window is "Wide and tall knotty". Are you using tall walls? It seems like there is a lot of space between the bottom floor window and the upstairs windows.

I would also switch the pool area and chicken coop. Like put the pool over by the steps and the chicken coop to the right side.

I would consider making the foundation stone.

I would replace the very tall skinny trees with some that are oak that came with Cottage living. You can find them by typing in bb.showliveeditobjects. I just think some bushier trees would look nice with the build.

GalacticGal · September 2021

crocobaura wrote: »

GalacticGal wrote: »

Thank you for your input. I may move the Chicken Coop, but the diving platform can't be closer to the footpath, the pool isn't long enough at that end. As for the sun loungers, my Sims don't sunbathe. (If I can't, they're not allowed to, either. LOL) Skin cancer runs in my family, I was ordered out of the sun about thirty years ago. I don't miss laying around in the sun one little bit. Besides, where would I put the garden?

If they don't sunbathe, you could make an indoor pool so your sims could use the pool year round. You could also add some space for indoor gardening by the pool area. Regarding the chicken coop, you could make it a feature in your vegetable garden outside so you don't have a separate enclosure just for the chickens.

You really need those lawn chairs, don't you. Where inside would you put the pool? Basement, maybe? I won't gut the inside, that doesn't make sense. But, I do thank you for your input, all the same. Let's just say we agree to disagree, okay?

crocobaura · September 2021

I like it, but it could use …(Please be specific)

GalacticGal wrote: »

crocobaura wrote: »

GalacticGal wrote: »

Thank you for your input. I may move the Chicken Coop, but the diving platform can't be closer to the footpath, the pool isn't long enough at that end. As for the sun loungers, my Sims don't sunbathe. (If I can't, they're not allowed to, either. LOL) Skin cancer runs in my family, I was ordered out of the sun about thirty years ago. I don't miss laying around in the sun one little bit. Besides, where would I put the garden?

If they don't sunbathe, you could make an indoor pool so your sims could use the pool year round. You could also add some space for indoor gardening by the pool area. Regarding the chicken coop, you could make it a feature in your vegetable garden outside so you don't have a separate enclosure just for the chickens.

You really need those lawn chairs, don't you. Where inside would you put the pool? Basement, maybe? I won't gut the inside, that doesn't make sense. But, I do thank you for your input, all the same. Let's just say we agree to disagree, okay?

No need for lawn chairs if you aren't going to use them. The pool could stay where it is, just covered. My input is just a suggestion, you asked for input, but if it doesn't fit your aesthetics you don't need to implement any of it.

GalacticGal · September 2021

crocobaura wrote: »

GalacticGal wrote: »

crocobaura wrote: »

GalacticGal wrote: »

Thank you for your input. I may move the Chicken Coop, but the diving platform can't be closer to the footpath, the pool isn't long enough at that end. As for the sun loungers, my Sims don't sunbathe. (If I can't, they're not allowed to, either. LOL) Skin cancer runs in my family, I was ordered out of the sun about thirty years ago. I don't miss laying around in the sun one little bit. Besides, where would I put the garden?

If they don't sunbathe, you could make an indoor pool so your sims could use the pool year round. You could also add some space for indoor gardening by the pool area. Regarding the chicken coop, you could make it a feature in your vegetable garden outside so you don't have a separate enclosure just for the chickens.

You really need those lawn chairs, don't you. Where inside would you put the pool? Basement, maybe? I won't gut the inside, that doesn't make sense. But, I do thank you for your input, all the same. Let's just say we agree to disagree, okay?

No need for lawn chairs if you aren't going to use them. The pool could stay where it is, just covered. My input is just a suggestion, you asked for input, but if it doesn't fit your aesthetics you don't need to implement any of it.

I am very grateful for your input and I wrote what I did because I didn't want you to think I merely blew it off. And to let you know why I'm not going with your ideas. Doesn't mean for a minute that I didn't appreciate your thoughts, that I asked for. Thank you.

Monet11 · September 2021

Nailed it

I think that it looks very nice. It has a more relaxed and comfortable outdoors vibe now. I am sure that your sims will enjoy it.

GalacticGal · September 2021

Glimmer50 wrote: »

I think the front could use some larger windows and maybe some planter boxes. You could pull out the wall so that the windows come out from the house and are square, like dormer windows. The windows on the front of the house look a little small, so I would use the larger windows that came with Seasons. The window is "Wide and tall knotty". Are you using tall walls? It seems like there is a lot of space between the bottom floor window and the upstairs windows.

I would also switch the pool area and chicken coop. Like put the pool over by the steps and the chicken coop to the right side.

I would consider making the foundation stone.

I would replace the very tall skinny trees with some that are oak that came with Cottage living. You can find them by typing in bb.showliveeditobjects. I just think some bushier trees would look nice with the build.

I made the foundation stone, and I switched out the trees, too. Removed the jungle trees, and the ficas just outside of the gates. I'll post the final picture.

Here is Erik Cantrell's house, as it stands, now: Please note I did change the foundation to stone, as opposed to brick.

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