I have been playing it safe in the front yard. Actually, many people play it safe. It is typical for people to plant a couple of foundation plants up against their home and finish off their landscape with maybe a tree or two. By pulling the garden down through the front yard, you create a "scene" from your house and from the street. So many opportunities are lost in the front yard. I began thinking about this topic when I would look out my front window and see the cars driving by on my street. I told myself that I could do more to create something beautiful between the street and my home. Plus, it gives me an excuse to buy more plants!!!
I purchased this book by Marty Wingate and have enjoyed learning about various ways to create that "peaceful retreat" in both the front and back yard.
I always need a starting point with any design. In my garden, I look to what I need first. This helps me launch my design. In the spring I will be looking for a small tree or shrub that will be planted in lines eye view from my living room window. It will exist in an island bed with small shrubs and perennials close to the sidewalk.
Some options-dwarf crab apple or crape myrtle
Front yard designs that rock....
I purchased this book by Marty Wingate and have enjoyed learning about various ways to create that "peaceful retreat" in both the front and back yard.
I always need a starting point with any design. In my garden, I look to what I need first. This helps me launch my design. In the spring I will be looking for a small tree or shrub that will be planted in lines eye view from my living room window. It will exist in an island bed with small shrubs and perennials close to the sidewalk.
Some options-dwarf crab apple or crape myrtle
Front yard designs that rock....
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I do love a nicely landscaped front yard. #3 pic is stunning, but you would need a full time gardener to keep it that way!
ReplyDeleteThere are so many possibilities. It is nice when these full designs spread trough neighborhoods too.
ReplyDeleteI love reading before and after posts, and I hope we'll get to see yours. You have some great inspirations here, particularly some that are on small lots. I have a hard time translating designs from botanical gardens to my half acre, so seeing a small yard makeover at a real house is such a help.
ReplyDeleteLots of great inspiration here. Front gardens make a huge difference in the curb appeal in each of your examples. Maybe should do a book review for Holley garden's book review meme on the 20th. Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeletewow the befores rather blahhhh....amazinfg what lanscaping and a little makeup can do!
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