Your front yard is something that every visitor notices at first glance and sets a first impression on your overall property. Normally, a simple yard may have some green area, a couple of bushes and shrubs, a driveway and a sidewalk.
However, it can be so much more. With so many trending and creative designs in landscaping, you can make the best use of your front yard. Here’s how you can decide what to do with your landscape space, in the most suitable and practical manner,
Purpose For Your Landscape Area
This depends on the size and the layout of your outdoor space. You can decide what purpose you want your front yard to serve. This may be a place where you can set up fun activities to do such as a tennis table or other sports. Additionally, you can also create an outdoor sitting area or add seating such as comfortable sofas with a fire pit or barbeque grill in the center. Or just if you want to improve the appearance of your outdoor space for visitors.
Adding Privacy to Your Yard
If you want to add privacy to your front yard, you can go with a tall hedge, fence or wall, that adds a barrier to the outside and prevents any animals or intruders from trespassing your space. This allows for privacy but at the same time, lets any type of light and views be seen.
Privacy may not be the sole purpose when you think of fencing. You can choose a design that complements your landscape area and property – which is appealing to any visitor.
Amount of Lighting
Does your yard face the sun or is there partial sunlight coming in? These can help you decide how to utilize the amount of lighting coming in. If you want shade, you can grow trees or add fences or a canopy. But if you want the sun or have grown plants that require sunlight, especially the summer season annuals or vegetables. Additionally, you can add outdoor lighting to your landscape area
Decide What Landscaping Elements You Want
If you want to design your landscape area, then you can come up with a list of features that you would want to add to your outdoor area, these can include pathways, swings, firepits, decorative fixtures or water features.
Choosing the Right Plants
No landscaping is complete without gardening. Add vibrant flowers, vegetables and fruits of the season. This requires more maintenance and care but it is definitely worth it!