Due to the fact, that your front yard is out there for all to see, for most home-owners, this part of your garden tends to have a little more attention to detail afforded it. Actually, more attention to everything about it. Well, what would the neighbors say! Indeed, your front yard is often the yard-stick by which the occupants are judged. Let's face it, if you see a front yard with 3 to 4 foot high grass emenating strange animal noises, you are going to wonder just what the place must be like inside. There is no denying it, a well kept lawn and garden, gives worth and will add extra value to a property.
The creation of a beautiful front yard to be proud of, doesn’t necessarily require the hiring of a landscaping expert to do the job for you. With a little imagination and creativity, a lot can be done to transform the area. There is no "rule" stating that your front yard must be a square piece of lawn, with wickedly sharp edges.
The internet is a great place to find free ideas for your front-yard landscape design. Steal some of these great ideas and make them your own, make them unique by mixing them up a little. Be a little adventurous. Given time, you will find that "what the neighbors will say", will be "Gee, I wish I had a garden like that!"
If, for example, you were to bulk plant the area with trees and or shrubs, around the perimeter (not talking Sequoia's here), this would then afford you the privacy to while away your spare-time reading a good book, having a quiet picnic with family and friends, or, create a "front yard outdoor living area" - as an extension of your indoor living area. More commonly, this idea is utilised for the backyard, so if you incorporate the front yard with your home's various existing living spaces, indoor and outdoor - you will indeed have a rather unique result.
A display of artwork or statuary in the front yard can also add an element of excitement, provided you don't overdo it. There is a place nearby my house that has too many interesting things in it, a bit of a sensory overload, really. I think that anyone on serious medication should steer clear of it. Then again, it may well be that the perpetrator of this nightmare - is in fact on serious medication. The general rule here is - less is best. Create interest, not shock.
A bird house or bird bath, possibly a pond or fountain, always adds more than a bit of interest. Not only will this attract birds to your garden, but also, nothing comes close to the soothing sight and sounds of falling water. Flowering plants (annuals, perennials), and shrubs, are a great way to attract butterflies to the garden - giving an animated flowers effect as they flitter on by.
Do keep in mind, that planting trees, shrubs, flowers, etc, as regards landscaping, is a lot easier that installing pergolas decks and patios. Living plants also afford the bonus of constant change, whether this be through the seasons, flowering, or merely the fact that they ARE growing - therefore the shape and size of your plants is a constantly changing experience.
I hope that you have found this article helpful in giving you some useful ideas for landscaping your front yard.
