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#LANDSCAPE DESIGN IDEAS FRONT YARD FREE#

Do your plant research and talk to your local nursery for best plant suggestions.

#LANDSCAPE DESIGN IDEAS FRONT YARD FREE#

You do not want to spend all your free time spraying toxic chemicals or replacing dead trees. However, it is best to use front yard plants that are disease and insect resistant varieties.

We have all seen those stunning magazine pictures of beautiful blooming plants and many of my clients will request those in their front house landscape. Think of using plants that are low maintenance and hardy. An overcrowded landscape is unappealing allow room for your trees and shrubs to increase in size and value.

Think long term – about mature planting size and plan for it, time passes quickly and beds will fill in fast.

I like to plant a greenery hedge such as boxwood under the house windows. I incorporate evergreen shrubs in locations that have colder seasons, evergreen shrubs and trees provide interest when all the flowers and leaves are gone.

Chose plantings adapted to your area’s hardiness zone.

Hosta is a great shade understory perennial. Extreme shaded locations can present an extra challenge in the landscape. Think Japanese Red Maple tree or Gold Thread Cypress to name a few. Season long interest can be attained by including plants with variegated and colorful foliage. Use plants that are adapted to your yard’s conditions. Garden designers know that as each season changes, so do the sun shade patterns.

A well drafted plan will save you money by providing a guide to follow to shop wisely. Plan for it – Make a Great First Impression with an Excellent LandscapeĬonsider these factors when drafting a simple front yard landscaping plan for maximum curb appeal. The secret recipe to beautiful landscapes is to follow a front yard landscaping plan. I generally am not that great at cooking if I do not follow a recipe then the finished meal comes out looking like a bunch of jumbled ingredients lacking in flavorful taste.