Homeownership comes with a unique set of challenges, and one of those is creating or maintaining a well-manicured front yard. No doubt that curb appeal makes a good impression, but not all front yards are created equal.
Too much sun or shade, drought conditions, or poorly draining soil can wreak havoc on landscaping plants and lawns making it nearly impossible to keep everything looking tidy. Here are six front yard landscaping ideas that add curb appeal and simplify yard maintenance.
While homeowners with small yards do spend less time behind a mower, making the most of such a small space can be difficult. Careful planning is important to keep small yards from becoming an overgrown jungle or a boring bare rectangle. Consider these small front yard landscaping ideas.
If your yard is located directly adjacent to a sidewalk or street, a traditional white picket fence makes an attractive boundary.
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Utilize the small area in front of the fence by planting leafy border plants. Border plants soften the barrier between the sidewalk and fence and make the yard feel more inviting.
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Using low-profile ground cover plants in the flowerbeds closest to the house is an attractive way to fill the space and make sure the plants don’t grow against the siding and cause mildew and rot.
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If your home has no front yard at all, why not make one? Begin your project by making a wish list and creating a drawing of all of your small front yard landscaping ideas.
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Lisa is a native Minnesotan, whose family has been farming their land since the 1880s. She embraces her agricultural heritage in her role at Chicago Botanic managing nearly 4 acres of edibles in the Fruit and Vegetable Garden (below), following USDA standards for organic growing.With a crew of three plus 30 volunteers, Lisa curates and interprets a collection of more than 600 edible plants and two orchards. Last year the team grew 55,000 vegetables, producing 3 tons of fresh produce.In time to shop the new year’s catalogs with an eye to some edible landscaping innovations in our own backyards, Lisa and I talked about what edibles would work to create living fencing and screening, and others that m
Elevate your outdoor space with these Side of the House Landscaping Ideas to make it look better. From creative paths, lush foliage, serene sitting spaces, and enchanting garden elements, this list has it all.
We’ve got some awesome Landscaping Ideas for Front of House that will help you transform your front yard into a stunning outdoor oasis. Get ready to wow your neighbors and make your home the envy of the block!
Porch swings are easy projects and require not much of time and effort. Moreover, making one will greatly enhance the look of your house and will be a great addition to your patio furniture! If you too want to make one without spending too much, then check out these amazing DIY Outdoor Swings ideas!
My front yard is located up on a hill. I have a kind of beautiful landscape of mostly mulch, greenery, and flowers. The problem with mulch is that it's very high-maintenance. Every year, we have to refill the bald spots. Between buying, transporting, and lifting the mulch bags, it's just becoming overwhelming. Don't even get me started on the back pain or the wind blowing the mulch dust inside and outside the house…
At Tidy Mom, the blogger Jessica shares how she made a wooden outdoor planter on wheels. You can also use it as an indoor planter. Some woodworking and painting are required. But, overall, it’s not that difficult.
I got this idea from a school that involved their students in making a colorful rainbow rocky river. I knew it would give my own yard a beautiful burst of magical color and wanted to make my own DIY rainbow river rocks.
Exterior decoration can play a vital role in increasing the overall beauty of your house. With these easy Front Door Garden Decor Ideas, you can instantly add a lot of appeal to the way your sweet home looks from the outside!
If you’re looking to add some pizzazz to your yard, these 13 DIY backyard landscaping ideas have something for everyone. From easy ideas to build a raised garden bed to building retaining walls, fish ponds, and greenhouses, there’s something for everyone among these great makeover ideas.
I've always wanted to have a pair of tall planters for my front porch but I couldn't justify the cost, given I have no budget for such non-essentials. Costco has a pair for $159 and Wayfair sells them for $70.99 each. Then it occurred to me that the side table project I did last year, could just as easily serve as a template for planters, too! So, off to the dollar store I went.
The front door or the porch are the very first elements of a home that come into play for welcoming one and all, and that’s why they must be appealing and of course, beautiful to look at. But over the years, things seem to lose their curb appeal and get all worn out and old. However, just a few steps of creative makeover can add new life to the same. Here are 25 Marvelous Curb Appeal Ideas That Can Rejuvenate Your Home With Gorgeousness.