Design ideas for a mid-sized southwestern drought-tolerant front yard gravel landscaping in Phoenix.

A painted steel gate and steel planters anchor the formal entry to this estate. While the anchoring features are masculine and bold, free flowing plant materials soften up the entry space. Synthetic lawn and gravel bands provide maintenance free interest on the ground plane. Photo by Rachel Paul Photography

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Thomas Lee Fisher Landscaping

Design ideas for a large traditional full sun front yard stone landscaping in Philadelphia for spring.

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Flowing stone walls in front yard woodland provide curb appeal

Home & Garden Design, Atlanta - Danna Cain, ASLA

This house could not be seen from the street, so the owners wanted something that would catch the eye and be welcoming. We created a second entrance of sorts with the focal point stairs that lead the eye into the woodland and provide a glimpse of the home. The river stone wall hints at the mountain cabin home that will soon be seen. These meandering walls weave thru the landscape and add much interest to this previously linear and boring view. Large drifts of low maintenance ground covers and perennials were used for seasonal color. A few colorful annuals are scattered around in a purposeful manner to look like natural drifts of wildflowers. Photographer: Danna Cain, Home & Garden Design, Inc.

Cedar Fence & Gate with copper pipe

Donna Giguere, APLD Landscape Design

An Asian Style entry courtyard draws inspiration from the 1980's home's Asian Style roof-line and the owner's crane sculptures. Donna Giguere Landscape Design

Glencoe French Chateau - Formal Pool and Landscape

Arrow. Land + Structures

Glencoe Residence Landscape. Brick Paver Driveway with Bluestone Motorcourt Border, Radiant Snow Melt Heat System, French Inspired Formal Entrance Landscape, Low Voltage Lighting, and Irrigation. Entire property Constructed by: Arrow. Designed by: Marco Romani, RLA - Landscape Architect.

Suburban Retreat

NLH Landscape Architects

Photography by Linda Oyama Bryan
Design ideas for a traditional front yard landscaping in Chicago.

Modern Lines

Designscapes Colorado Inc.

As you enter through the front door, you can see straight through the house into the backyard. Photographed by David Lauer Photography
Inspiration for a modern drought-tolerant front yard garden path in Denver for summer.

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ODS Architecture

Originally a nearly three-story tall 1920’s European-styled home was turned into a modern villa for work and home. A series of low concrete retaining wall planters and steps gradually takes you up to the second level entry, grounding or anchoring the house into the site, as does a new wrap around veranda and trellis. Large eave overhangs on the upper roof were designed to give the home presence and were accented with a Mid-century orange color. The new master bedroom addition white box creates a better sense of entry and opens to the wrap around veranda at the opposite side. Inside the owners live on the lower floor and work on the upper floor with the garage basement for storage, archives and a ceramics studio. New windows and open spaces were created for the graphic designer owners; displaying their mid-century modern furnishings collection. A lot of effort went into attempting to lower the house visually by bringing the ground plane higher with the concrete retaining wall planters, steps, wrap around veranda and trellis, and the prominent roof with exaggerated overhangs. That the eaves were painted orange is a cool reflection of the owner’s Dutch heritage. Budget was a driver for the project and it was determined that the footprint of the home should have minimal extensions and that the new windows remain in the same relative locations as the old ones. Wall removal was utilized versus moving and building new walls where possible. Photo Credit: John Sutton Photography.

Laurelhurst Modern Garden

Northwest Native Landscapes LLC

Dramatic plant textures, modern hardscaping and sharp angles enhanced this mid-century modern bungalow. Soft plants were chosen to contrast with the sharp angles of the pathways and hard edges of the MCM home, while providing all-season interest. Horizontal privacy screens wrap the front porch and create intimate garden spaces – some visible only from the street and some visible only from inside the home. The front yard is relatively small in size, but full of colorful texture.

Southwestern Landscape

This is an example of a mid-sized southwestern full sun and desert front yard gravel landscaping in San Diego.

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CBL landscapes

Inspiration for a mediterranean front yard landscaping in Los Angeles.

Highlands #2

Bloom Concrete & Landscape Design

Photo of a contemporary front yard retaining wall landscape in Denver.

Front entries, sidewalks, paths and steps

Landsburg Landscape Nursery

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional front yard stone retaining wall landscape in Minneapolis.

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Dabah Landscape Designs

Russian sage and lady's mantle alternating along a white fence with pink roses
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional front yard wood fence driveway in New York for summer.

North Arlington Residence

Katia Goffin Gardens

The Entry and Parking Courtyard : The approach to the front of the house leads up the driveway into a spacious cobbled courtyard framed by a series of stone walls , which in turn are surrounded by plantings. The stone walls also allow the formation of a secondary room for entry into the garages. The walls extend the architecture of the house into the garden allowing the house to be grounded to the site and connect to the greater landscape. Photo credit: ROGER FOLEY

Front Yard Landscape

Stephanie D Poole

The meandering flagstone pathway leads visitors from the sidewalk or driveway to the front door around a rain chain downspout.
Inspiration for a small coastal drought-tolerant and full sun front yard stone garden path in Santa Barbara.

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Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional partial sun front yard mulch landscaping in Boston for spring.

Merrick Luxurios Landscape

Paccione & Sons Landscape Designs Inc.

Inspiration for a large traditional full sun front yard stone driveway in New York.

Front Yard Landscaping Ideas & Designs

Whether it's a manicured front lawn, stone-paved pathway or intricate landscape design, Front Yard landscapes benefit from the same attention to detail that the interior of your home does. Well-executed Front Yard landscaping ideas can upgrade your home's entire aesthetic, and the right plants, flowers and shrubbery can greatly enhance your curb appeal by adding color, texture and even fragrance to your yard. Before starting on your new landscape design, survey your area and make some notes; you cannot concretely consider certain Front Yard landscapes decorating ideas unless you identify what kind of climate you are living in, how much you are willing to spend and how much space you have to work with. Additionally, as you browse several Front Yard landscape ideas and landscape pictures and make notes about the designs and landscapes that really jump out at you, keep in mind what level of ongoing maintenance is actually feasible. If you love working with plants, a large rose or vegetable garden is the perfect use of land; if you live in a hot or dry area, consider drought-tolerant landscape ideas. If you have younger kids, consider what they would enjoy as well, such as a large grassy area or a playground, swing set or pool. Think about what your family would use the most, as well as what would help boost your resale value in the long run. Lastly, when it comes to landscapes, be sure to consider different front and backyard ideas, as they are separate entities that serve two very different purposes.

What plants should I add to my Front Yard landscape?

When browsing landscape photos, think about curb appeal above all else; Front Yard landscape designs are your chance to make a great first impression. A flower garden is a great option, but if ongoing care is a concern, you can simplify the process by opting for low-maintenance succulents, bushes or hedges instead. If you don't have a green thumb, consider simple and easy-to-implement Front Yard landscape design ideas, such as grass, gravel pathways, water features, statues, wood fences or stone walls.

What features should I have in my garden or backyard?

While landscapes are seen as a primarily aesthetic component, there are additions you can incorporate in your landscape design to make it as functional as possible. The garden can be designed for entertaining and playtime with seating, dining areas, play spaces and sunny relaxation spots. A vegetable or flower garden is a common yard staple, especially if you add an interesting element like a pergola, arbor, walkway or fence. If you’re looking for lively landscape decorating ideas, consider adding fun accessories like bird baths and feeders. For the ultimate party house, incorporate a pool and patio, or consider a deck with a fire pit, outdoor fireplace, barbecue and/or outdoor kitchen. If you're an active, sports-loving family, add a basketball or volleyball court, or set up a bocce ball or croquet area. And don't forget about furniture! A bench in a garden makes a great reading or meditation spot, while a weatherproof chaise lounge, sofa and chair are nice for soaking up those sunny days. Browse more popular ideas on Houzz

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Chalet

Photo of a large traditional partial sun front yard stone landscaping in Chicago.