Make a great first impression!
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It’s easier than you think to add some seriously charming landscaping improvements to your front yard.
Get Your Lawn in Shape
Great news: Less is morewhen it comes to your lawn.
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Cutting grass too short and too often doesn’t allow it to grow properly.
check that you’re using a sharp mower blade and only cut one-third of the grass blade.
confirm you’re aware of the amount of sun these plants need to keep them thriving all summer long.
Nothing looks sillier than small, separated bushes that look too small up against a house.
Think about what will grow and complement the front of your home over time.
A mix of heights and a variation of small trees and bushes always looks good.
A darker color like black or brown also makes flowers, plants, and walkways pop.
Plus, you’ll know what to expect year after year.
These investment plants and flowers add tons of color and texture toyour landscapingthat only builds on itself over time.
You’ll be glad you put in the work.
Here area few perennialsto consider to add color to your flower beds.
double-check It’s Well-Lit
Nothing is more welcoming than warm, bright lighting at night.
Either way, a house always looks more welcoming when you might easily see iteven at night!
Mailboxes are fairly inexpensive, especially when compared to a bigger landscaping project like getting a new roof.
Installing the turf can be done by you or a professional.
They look beautiful as pathways, borders, and inside of flower beds.
While they won’t be able to completely eliminate weeds, they do discourage them heavily.
If you continue to have a weed problem,weed killersshould do just the trick.
Pick flowers to plant that complement the other colors in your yard.
There are plenty of different styles of window boxes to choose from.
If your house embraces the cottage lifestyle, you might opt for a more traditional white wooden box.
They can be used to make a pathway, create a room, or as anedge around your garden.
Delegate a portion of your front yard for somecomfy outdoor furnitureto make space for conversation.
you’re free to buy your own or rent one from most home improvement stores.
Start at the top (the part near your garage) and work your way down.
verify to be careful around the edges so you don’t harm your nearby grass and plants.
Some well known herbs fit the bill, like thyme and rosemary.
Here are a few other great options.
For good visibility, choose ones that are 6" or larger.
This is especially important if your home is far from the street.
Planting vertically also allows you to to get the most out of your garden’s square footage.
