How to Landscape a Front Yard for Under $500
You drive by someone's house and admire the roses, trees, or other foliage. You want to know how to make your yard look like this but you don't have a fortune to spend. Hiring a gardener is also out of the question. Here's how to landscape your front yard for less than $500.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Plant grass seed in your front yard instead of using sod. This costs far less, about $150 for 6250 square feet, and grass seed will take in a matter of just a few weeks. See Resources below for an online grass seed store or purchase locally at one on the super centers or lawn and garden stores.
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Visit an online store, such as Michigan Bulb to buy trees, cost is $150 for 10 trees on average. Your local nursery will cost much more and not offer the variety. You may request a landscape catalog which tells you what trees should be planted in your area, as well as tips and guidelines for planting and care of the trees.
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Go to your local nursery to see what kind of flowering bushes are offered and what the prices are. Choose low cost rose bushes, average price 10 for $80, that flower each year, to landscape your front yard.
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Do the front yard work yourself. Plant the grass seed first. Now decide where you want the trees and bushes and plant according to the instructions you were given.
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Water your new lawn and plants and trees regularly so they don't wilt. Feed them the recommended plant food.
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Add more plants and trees to your front yard landscape from year to year. Look for bargains, such as buy two get one free, and buy when you see them.
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Tips & Warnings
The total cost for just the seed, trees and bushes using this scenario is $380 but you will also need plant food. The prices may vary a bit from area to area but should not cost more than $500.
