Front Yard Landscaping

The front yard is the first thing people see when they look at your property, so it makes sense to spend just as much time landscaping it as the backyard.

First impressions count and the front yard is what people judge your property on. The front yard not only works to please the eye but to keep prying eyes out.

Front yards vary in size greatly and perform different functions. They are the access to the street, they require a drive way, some where to store your car, and you also need to be able to access your garage via your front yard.

Front yards really need to be functional, more so then any other area of your property.

A front yard should look good all year round, without the need of much maintenance. The best way to landscape any front yard is to keep it simple with groupings of trees and shrubs.

Smaller plants and evergreens will look good all year.

If you do any paving for driveways, make sure you know what you are doing or hire a professional to give you a hand, that's why they are there.

A front yard should have four major points; A focal point; Unique paving style; Close planting; And a smart design.

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Think Four Seasons: When designing your backyard landscape, remember that there are four seasons. You will want flowers and shrubs which bloom during different times of the season, autumn foliage during the fall, and a structure that can withstand the winter.
Plan before you dig a water garden. Before you even start to think of digging to put in a water garden, make sure you plan everything in advance. Dimensions, the type of water garden you want to have, how deep it will need to be and if you need any permits to do so. If in doubt, call a professional out to help you. That's why they are there.
Get the right supplies for the job. Make sure you always get the exact right supplies you need for the job at hand. Don't skimp on quality when you are landscaping your backyard as you will pay dearly for it in the long run.