Types of Front Garden Ideas

Have a serious look at your home’s curb appeal. Is it landscaped? Does it make a statement? Take some pictures of the front and plan on making some changes if needed. If it were not your home, what would you think of it? There are some little things you can do to really spruce it up.

• Look it over well. Do you have trees and shrubs and would they enhance the look if you did? Are the walkways in good condition and appearance? Do you have flower or shrubbery beds and are they overgrown or unkempt? What will it take to get these back into shape or will they need replacing? Be honest with yourself.


• Do some drive-bys. Drive around and take your camera to snap some ideas for your own renovation. Keep all this info in a central location so you can refer back to it on a regular basis.


• Draw attention to specific areas. Little things will make your house stand out. Make sure the walkway to the door is easily seen and uncluttered so they will want to walk right up to the house. Use plants to steer them towards the front door and help focus attention to the entrance. Paint your door a color that contrasts with the color scheme of the home, but in a nice way.


• Make the drive and walkway blend with the house. This is especially true if it is a long drive or sidewalk. Place some small area gardens and trees along the way with curved edges promoting a friendly inviting tone.


• Freshen up what you already have. Many times you won’t even need to replace or add new to your landscaping. Take a weekend and refresh your lawn and ornamentals as they are. You can add to what you have with ornamental grasses or a few new shrubs that will highlight your older plantings. There are a lot of new varieties that really compliment older plants.


• If you are really ambitious plant some trees. If your lawn does not have any trees then you should really consider putting some in. Trees can be used for shade, privacy and just good looks. Be certain to think before hand however so they won’t be problems later with growth, water lines and other things.


• How about outdoor lighting?  Outdoor lighting when done correctly enormously impacts the look of a home. This one thing could be just what you need to make it look good without going to a lot of expense. Drive around some night and have a look for yourself.