Beautify Your Front Yard For a More Welcoming Home

Although homeowners tend to center landscape projects around their backyards, front yard landscaping has become much more popular in recent years. The benefits of a nicely landscaped front yard include adding value to your home as well as making it more welcoming and noticeable from the street.

 

 

There are a seemingly overwhelming number of options available when it comes to landscaping your front yard, but the most important aspect is to add your own personal taste and style to the concept. The yard becomes an extension of your home and the plantings and design should be flavored by what you think is attractive. A good landscape design is functional as well as inviting.

The front entrance to your home should still be accessible and not overcrowded with trees or shrubs that will grow over the entrance or walk. Also, keep in mind that statues and other decorations can become overpowering when too many are added to a landscape. You don’t want to distract from the natural beauty with too many decorative items because this is an outdoor space let plants take center stage. This can happen with just a few well-placed pots filled with flowers.

Planting at least one tree in your front yard has several benefits beyond just adding to the beauty of the space. Trees are often recommended in a front yard landscape for the sole purpose of providing shade to your home. As the tree matures it will provide shade on the roof of the house and reduce the heat from the sun and in warmer climates, this could help reduce electric bills.

 

 

Keep in mind the size of your yard when choosing a tree. Check the dimensions of the type of tree you choose to make sure it will not outgrow the space you plant it in. Also, keep in mind the climate you live in as well as the type of soil in your yard, and choose a tree that will thrive in those conditions.

Consider the type of leaves and amount of cleanup required to remove those leaves when they fall. You may want an evergreen if leaf removal is not a task you have time for. You may prefer a tree that has pretty blossoms or even one that bears fruit. Consider these options before planting a tree in your front yard.

With careful planning and attention to detail, a tree or even two or three can add to the curb appeal of your front yard. Remember to keep in mind your tastes when choosing the landscape for the front of your house. Plan your front yard landscape to match the weather and climate in which you live.

Research the amount of care the plants you like will need to grow and thrive. Try to match the needs of the plantings to the amount of time you have to devote to care and upkeep of your yard. If you have a busy schedule, try to design a landscape full of low maintenance plants and shrubs.