Front yard design ideas that suit most houses
A few changes do most of the work on a front yard. Each of these can be one run:
- A clear, generous path to the front door, wide enough for two people
- Planting beds with a curved or crisp edge instead of lawn up to the house
- Two or three plant heights near the house so the windows stay visible
- One focal point: a small tree, a large planter or a bench
- Lighting on the path and the entry for safety and evening views
- A low-water layout in dry climates: gravel, grasses and native shrubs








