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11 Front Yard Landscaping Ideas We Love

A house with great curb appeal can turn heads—but yours can, too, with these smart ideas for landscaping your front yard and ...
Don't have a green thumb? Here are some great landscaping options that don't require planting. Not a fan of gardening or ...
Landscaping your front yard isn't all about the plants and flowers you choose to grow. Rocks of all shapes and sizes can also be used widely as a landscaping device, adding interest, contrast and ...
Saguaro and senita cacti, and red-blooming Tecoma stans, boast appealing colors and textures in a resilient desert garden. Learn to choose the right plants for a drought-tolerant landscape front yard ...
And vice versa. You’ve heard it before: Choose the right plant for the right place, Cervoni says. Always read the plant tag or description before buying a plant so you give it the conditions it needs ...
Soft details like flowers, grasses, and shrubs all get plenty of attention when landscaping a yard, but don’t underestimate the power of rock. From large stones that serve as focal points to loose ...
Is it modern or Mediterranean? Does it convey a cottage aesthetic, or is it a classic colonial? Your landscape should serve as an extension of the style of your home, so think yard improvements that ...
If you have challenging soil around your home, try adding this pretty shrub that produces beautiful berries and tolerates a ...
Ground cover plants creep and spread attractively; they can act as a colorful statement or soften the appearance of a lawn-free yard. They grow no more than 3 feet above the ground and are easy to ...
Homeowners looking for ideas on how to landscape their homes that are beautiful and water-smart can find new inspiration at University of Nevada, Reno Extension’s Botanic Gardens. Extension recently ...
As Dallas homeowners welcome spring and look forward to summer right around the corner, it’s time to start updating landscaping in both the front and back yards. From easy, inexpensive DIY changes to ...
Water-hungry lawns are symbols of Los Angeles’ past. In this series, we spotlight yards with alternative, low-water landscaping built for the future. Looking out the front windows of their Northeast L ...