Are you looking to add value as well as curb appeal to your home? Front landscaping can do that and more! From simple ideas that you can do yourself to the more elaborate ideas front landscaping will help change the entire flavor of your front yard. Ideas for front yard landscaping range from whimsical to functional, choose an idea that fits your personality and your homes architecture while making your home inviting to visitors.
When deciding on a front landscaping design keep in mind a few major components that make up a great front yard.
1) Driveway, design and material. Where are you and your guests going to park? Like it or not most of us arrive in cars. Parking should be easily accessible from any angle and in any weather.
2) Walkway, design a walkway that is inviting, easy to navigate and leads you right to your front door. If you have steps leading to your front door or porch have the wider than the walkway. This will avoid a ”bottleneck” if you have a group of people coming to visit. Another reason to design wider stairs is that it gives you a lovely landing for you to put potted flowers and plants. Any potted plants will be sure to brighten up your front entrance and make it more inviting.
3) Front door, the entrance. How do you and your guests feel when they arrive at the front door, what is the element of emotion that you want to express? If you live in a subdivision it is likely that your front door is less prominent than your garage unless you are one of the lucky people to have a side or rear garage. You may want to consider having a larger stoop or porch to offset the size of the door in comparison to the garage.
Whatever you decide when planning your front yard remember to have fun with it. Look around, get ideas and then decide what is right for you.
