In this post there will be 10 easy and inspiring front of house landscaping ideas to give your home the maximum curb appeal and important tips to remember.
It can be quite overwhelming when thinking about landscaping. Maybe you love it, maybe you hate it, either way this post will give you some great ideas! Some that are easy and low maintenance and some that are higher maintenance but worth the sweat.
Landscaping can really make all the difference and add so so much to your curb appeal! It is also fun when you have plants growing and you watch each year as they grow and transform the front of your house!
It can be a bit tedious to first get all then landscaping done, and sometimes it gets worse before it gets better, however once it’s done then there really isn’t much upkeep if you go with a low maintenance options and you will be glad you did it!
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1. Use perennials for low maintenance
I absolutely love perennials when choosing plants for your front of house landscaping. Perennials meaning they come up every year therefore you do not need to replant flowers every year.
There are stunning perennials out there, some of my favorite being Peonies, Hydrangeas, Echinacea, Hostas and Salvia. There are tons more to choose from, just make sure you choose he right plants for you spot depending how much light the front of your house gets.
2. Plant Evergreens
I love evergreens for several reasons but mostly because they are so low maintenance! They instantly add beauty to your home and they stay green all year round even in the dark winter months. Furthermore there are so many different kinds you can choose from, some that are green, or others that are more blue!
3. Dress up your door
If there isn’t a lot of of space for landscaping or you choose to really go minimal then there is always the option of dressing up your front door, and it shouldn’t be underestimated. Beautiful planters, lanterns and some seating can make all the difference and offer a warm welcome.
4. Make it symmetrical
If your overwhelmed by how to lay out the landscaping then consider going symmetrical if your home allows. It is catchy and pleasing to the eye and can present a sophisticated look! A mixture of shrubs and flowers can look beautiful together!
5. Flower Bed Island
Another great idea is planting a flower bed island in your front lawn. This can be a lot of fun to design and planting layers is what is key here! Consider mixing trees like evergreens or flowering trees, shrubs, perennials and add beautiful statues or boulders for even more charm!
6. Arbor or Trellis
One of my absolute favorite landscaping designs is planting climbing plants over an arbor or trellis which will make your front entrance seem like your entering a secret garden. It looks absolutely enchanting and fairy tail like and can give off beautiful scents. Some climbing plants to consider for this would be:
- Climbing roses
- Clematis
- Honeysuckle
- Climbing Hydrangeas
- Ivy
- Grapevine
- Passionflower
7. Stone Flower Bed Edging
A simple yet beautiful landscaping idea is planting flowers in a stone edge flower bed. This requires a bit of work, and you want to this right so its weed proof, however it will give your house some structure, curb appeal and an opportunity to plant some beautiful flowers.
8. Natural Layered Bushes for Cottage Vibes
Creating a stone pathway to the front door and planting different kind of shrubs and bushes along the way is a stunning idea to transform your front entrance. A layered look is best for this, and a mixture of green and flowering bushes will create a stunning cottage feel to your home.
9. Plant a blooming tree
Planting a flowering tree is one of the most low maintenance yet highest reward landscaping choices once can make. There really isn’t much upkeep yet you will be able to enjoy the beautiful blooms each year!
10. Trees in planters
A very high end and sophisticated look is planting trees in big planters! This is a very unique choice and adds so much character and charm!
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More tips about front of house landscaping
A few things to consider when landscaping your front yard that you don’t want to get wrong:
- Have a plan before you plant. This is important to avoid a random cluttered look. Ways to plan are simply sketching things out, using free online tools or hiring a professional if you need help with this.
- Consider your climate! This is important to know what plants will do well in your area and which won’t!
- Think long term. Consider how big your plants will get and if this will be an issue down the road. Especially when planting trees think about how big they will get, if their root system will cause any issues or if they will block sunlight getting into the home.
- Keep it low maintenance. Try going for low maintenance plans and consider native plant, mulch beds and simple borders to avoid having to spend to much time up keeping your front landscaping.
- Balance Hardscape and Softscape. Meaning find a balance between Softscapes like trees, plants or shrubs and Hardscapes like paths, steps, walls or rock features.
- Consider the house architecture. Match the landscaping to the style of your house, meaning for cottages go for relaxed landscaping or more formal for colonials.
- Add lighting! This improves nighttime curb appeal, adds safety and security.
I hope this post was helpful to you, I hope you don’t stress over your landscaping. Remember there is nothing wrong with taking it slow and really thinking about it first. Don’t forget to have fun with it!
Until next time,
