3 Ideas for Low-Maintenance Front Yard Landscape Design
Our front yard is the first thing we see in our homes, even before we pull up to our driveway. It’s what greets us on our way to the front door. So when our front yard looks neglected, sometimes all we can do is give a dismal look of despair as we pass by because we don’t have the energy to maintain it. Or worse, we have no idea how to transform our front yard into a head-turner of the neighborhood.
Don’t give up on the idea of a beautiful front yard just yet! Below, we’ve listed three ideas to help you design a front yard landscape design. And what’s nice about them is that they are low-maintenance designs, which means you can have that fancy and welcoming front yard with less effort.
Native Plants and Perennials
One way to liven a front yard is to give it a pop of color using plants and flowers. Plants that are native in your area and climate require less upkeep compared to those that aren’t. Look for low-maintenance plants that require less watering and trimming, so even if you miss a day or two, they would still be fine.
It’s also best to pick non-fussy flowers. Choose plants whose flowers add lively colors to your front yard, that flower all season. Perennials are an excellent example of non-fussy plants. They come back year after year after planting them. That means you don’t have to keep buying and planting, which saves you money and effort.
Mulch Instead of Grass
Opt for mulch beds over grassy lawns. Mulch beds are inexpensive, and you only need to replace them in spring. Lawns need to be maintained regularly, and they require more effort to thrive. Mulch is a good investment for your front yard because it breaks down and fertilizes your plants. Even more, it also prevents the growth of weeds.
Compared to a grassy turf, you don’t have to water and mow it regularly. Another feature of mulch beds is that they smell aromatic. Imagine your front yard that doesn’t just have a nice view; it smells good too!
Potted Plants
Another low-maintenance way to landscape your front yard is to use potted plants. They offer versatility if you want to move things around or to create space. You can just scatter them in different parts of your yard that need vibrant hues.
You can also choose interesting pots in different sizes and colors to coordinate with the flowering plants they are holding. You can also plant flowers to go with the seasons. Whites and pinks would look good during spring and summer, while yellows and reds would look great during fall.
Conclusion
These are just some of the ideas you can put to use to decorate your front yard. Our yards deserve all the care that they can get and one way of doing this is to design and create them in a way where they best represent the home they beautify. Having a low-maintenance front yard landscape design will not just wow your neighbors; it will also be satisfying for you without requiring much effort.
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