Front yard landscape with sitting area and stone border
Inspiration for a partial sun front yard landscaping in Houston.

The goal of this project was to provide a lush and vast garden for the new owners of this recently remodeled brick Georgian. Located in Wheaton this acre plus property is surrounded by beautiful Oaks. Preserving the Oaks became a particular challenge with the ample front walk and generous entertaining spaces the client desired. Under most of the Oaks the turf was in very poor condition, and most of the property was covered with undesirable overgrown underbrush such as Garlic Mustard weed and Buckthorn. With a recently completed addition, the garages were pushed farther from the front door leaving a large distance between the drive and entry to the home. This prompted the addition of a secondary door off the kitchen. A meandering walk curves past the secondary entry and leads guests through the front garden to the main entry. Off the secondary door a “kitchen patio” complete with a custom gate and Green Mountain Boxwood hedge give the clients a quaint space to enjoy a morning cup of joe. Stepping stone pathways lead around the home and weave through multiple pocket gardens within the vast backyard. The paths extend deep into the property leading to individual and unique gardens with a variety of plantings that are tied together with rustic stonewalls and sinuous turf areas. Closer to the home a large paver patio opens up to the backyard gardens. New stoops were constructed and existing stoops were covered in bluestone and mortared stonewalls were added, complimenting the classic Georgian architecture. The completed project accomplished all the goals of creating a lush and vast garden that fit the remodeled home and lifestyle of its new owners. Through careful planning, all mature Oaks were preserved, undesirables removed and numerous new plantings along with detailed stonework helped to define the new landscape.

Ornamental grasses throughout are a nod to the prairie. Autumn moor grass surrounds the urn and softens the edge of the front walk. Westhauser Photography

The new front sitting area is the perfect spot to view the garden. Westhauser Photography
Mid-sized 1960s front yard concrete drought-tolerant and full sun patio photo for summer in Milwaukee with no cover

Photo of a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard stone retaining wall landscape in San Francisco for summer.

⭐How to landscape the small Chicago front yard: 1. Create layers with various plant and shrub heights 2. Use plantings that have all season interest 3. Opt for a ground cover as an alternative to mowed grass 4. Hide electric boxes with tall grasses and evergreen shrubs 5. Elevate the luxury of the walkway with blue stone pavers Get more front yard landscape ideas here. >> http://www.evergreenlandscape.net/landscape-design/ Best Landscaper, St. Charles, Naperville

⭐How to landscape the small Chicago front yard: 1. Create layers with various plant and shrub heights 2. Use plantings that have all season interest 3. Opt for a ground cover as an alternative to mowed grass 4. Hide electric boxes with tall grasses and evergreen shrubs 5. Elevate the luxury of the walkway with blue stone pavers Get more front yard landscape ideas here. >> http://www.evergreenlandscape.net/landscape-design/ Best Landscaper, St. Charles, Naperville

A 'Firebird' malus will add spring bloom to the front-most plant bed. Westhauser Photography
Photo of a mid-sized craftsman drought-tolerant and full sun front yard stone garden path in Milwaukee for summer.

The new entrance features an illuminated house number sign on a pier planter, concrete steps with concrete paver walkways and linear planting beds with blue fescue grass.

This front-yard landscape design has two drought-tolerant beds with plants and gravel, a new lawn, a stucco garden wall and railing fence giving it a modern feel.

This front entry courtyard showcases a dramatic set of arched iron doors framed by classic architectural detailing, a central fountain, and a geometric paver-and-grass layout. The welcoming approach, manicured landscaping, and formal Mediterranean styling create a memorable entrance with strong curb appeal.

Front Yard Landscape with black pebble grave.
Inspiration for a mid-sized tropical full sun front yard gravel landscaping in Tampa.

Allium and sesleria border the new front walk, a low wall of Tennessee stone matches the house and separates the walk from the drive. Additional long blooming perennials fill the new planting beds. Renn Kuhnen Photography

Landscape lighting enhances my landscape design while highlighting the architectural features of the home. A combination of moonlighting, path lights and up-lighting the ornamental trees added drama to the evening landscape. Linda Oyama Bryan Photography

Clean lined design to complement the midcentury modern home in Orange County. Minimal plantings with cactus and succulents creates drama.
This is an example of a mid-sized mid-century modern drought-tolerant and full sun front yard landscaping in Orange County.

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Photo of a tropical front yard landscaping in Miami.

Sustainable Urban Denver Colorado front yard transformation 1 year after landscape re-design.
This is an example of a small craftsman drought-tolerant front yard decomposed granite landscaping in Denver.

This is an example of a small rustic drought-tolerant and full sun front yard stone garden path in Calgary for winter.

Contemporary front entrance with natural elements of wood and stone. Full width entry steps access both the front and side entrance points. Linear parking pad with black polished river stone accents the homes euro flair exterior. Landscape design by Melanie Rekola. Installation by Blue Diamond Pools