- Create a solid plan for the front yard before you begin any work. Focus on specific areas that need improvement. Consider how the front yard is used before doing any updates. Create a plan for cleaning up the yard, fixing broken structures and adding new landscaping. Use the style of the home to guide the type of landscaping you choose.
- Cleaning the front yard provides a blank slate for the project. Remove any leaves, grass clippings, fallen branches and other yard waste. Trim bushes and trees that are overgrown. Remove any landscaping features that you no longer want in the yard. Find a storage spot for any kids' toys or yard tools. Power wash the house siding, decks and sidewalks to give them a fresh look.
- The landscaping provides visual appeal to the front yard. Flowers, trees, bushes and other greenery often fill a front yard to create an aesthetically pleasing display. Flower beds bordering sidewalks and decks provide a colorful accent. Bushes provide a contrasting look to the front yard and serve to mask an unattractive foundation. Trees shade the yard while adding aesthetic value to the space.
- Once the basics of the landscaping are in place, add extra decorative elements to the front yard. Landscaping borders around flower beds define the space and add decoration to the yard. Large, decorative rocks provide borders with a natural look. A personalized sign with your family's name or decorative house numbers add interest to the exterior of the home. Dress up a porch in the front yard with a rocking chair and a potted plant. Add a welcome sign, flag and other decorations that add personality to your front yard.
