This week I received The Gardener’s Idea Book from Proven Winners and it really got my creative juices flowing for the gardening season. One thing on this year’s bucket list is to re-do the front yard. Here’s some inspiration photos of front yard landscape ideas in case you’re ready for a little curb appeal improvement, too.
Wouldn’t it be fun to have a yard full of spring bulbs leading to the front door like the house above? That’s a lot of planting, but it sure does look pretty.
One thing I consider when planting anything around the house, is color. My home is yellow, so purple looks great nearby (which is why I planted purple salvia out front by the sidewalk). This blue stucco home enjoys a red Japanese maple which pops against the house.
This beautiful traditional home needs a front yard landscape that’s just as impressive as the house itself. A curving sidewalk is more natural than straight. Little boxwoods line the path while wispy grasses lend a little height on either side. Short stone walls just in front of the house add a little dimension.
An evergreen hedge is a pretty common form of landscaping. It’s used to hide a home’s foundation. What’s different about this hedge is that it adds another row of mini bushes in front. So if you have the typical row of evergreens in front of your house, you can add another row in front for a unique look.
A paver driveway and sidewalk is softened with small evergreen trees and an ivy groundcover on the right side. Small bushes and a short stone wall add interest on the left. It’s a pretty addition to the front yard landscape.
Grassy type plants lead from the street to the front porch of this pretty home. A mix of tall and short plants frame the porch and add color.
A modern house on a slope features large boulders framing the stone staircase. Flowering plants that work well in a rock garden are used to soften the stones and add color.
Here’s another home on a slope that uses a wrought iron railing along the stone steps. Instead of grass, which would be difficult to mow, ground cover and bushes fill the front yard.
A large bunch of purple salvia pops against the white picket fence leading to this pale green home with a cheery red door.
A vintage red and white craftsman home has a small front yard that makes the most of limited space. A simple fence is adorned with small plants in front. Even a small container garden is included. If you’re not worried about someone running away with your flower pot, it’s a nice way to add a little color.
If your house is positioned close to a street, you can add privacy with tall hedges and a statement gate. It creates a private courtyard in front of the house.
When it comes to your front yard landscape, don’t forget about lights. Leave the front porch light on in the evening and consider adding solar lights if you don’t have electricity out front. I have solar landscape stakes leading up my sidewalk and they work really well. They’re also rather inexpensive, which is a bonus!
I hope you found some inspiration from these ideas that enhance a home’s curb appeal.
