Large angular, gray granite boulders screen some utilities. Pea gravel and gray granite cobbles are the elements of this dry garden. The dry garden is an important element in Japanese garden design. Simple lush green plantings mass around the existing paper birch.

Mid Century Modern Fencing Revival

Heath Carpentry

Inspiration for a mid-sized mid-century modern partial sun front yard concrete paver landscaping in Los Angeles for spring.

Plantig design and planting

Renz Landscapes

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional partial sun front yard concrete paver landscaping in Raleigh.

Colorful Curb Appeal

Pamela Crawford & Associates

Colorful front yard in Palm Beach County, FL by Pamela Crawford.
Design ideas for a mid-sized tropical full sun front yard concrete paver garden path in Miami.

Miami Beach "Tree of Life"

David Font Design

Design ideas for a large transitional full sun front yard concrete paver landscaping in Miami for spring.

Country Estate

Marras Lighting Design

Daniel Stauch
Inspiration for a large traditional full sun front yard stone driveway in New York.

Past Projects

BAM Water Wise Landscapes

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional drought-tolerant and full sun front yard concrete paver landscaping in Los Angeles for summer.

Contemporary Oasis

Shear Force Construction Services, Inc.

Inspiration for a contemporary drought-tolerant front yard concrete paver garden path in San Diego.

California architecture new build

Cool Designs for Landscapes

Photo taken from the back corner behind the hot tub shows patio and fireplace.
Design ideas for a mid-sized mediterranean drought-tolerant and full sun front yard landscaping in Orange County.

European Custom Home

Boston Construct, LLC

This is an example of a traditional front yard landscaping in Boston.

Flatirons Terrace

TLC Gardens

This is an example of a large traditional front yard stone retaining wall landscape in Denver.

Sanctuary Gardens Projects

Sanctuary Gardens

Sabrina Nunez
This is an example of a tropical full sun front yard landscaping in Miami for summer.

Willow Glen

HWH Home and Garden

Daniel Photography Ltd.
Design ideas for a large traditional full sun front yard stone garden path in San Francisco for spring.

Quintessential New England Colonial

Sabrina Design

Photo of a mid-sized traditional front yard concrete paver retaining wall landscape in Miami.

Greater Columbus Landscape Project

Peabody Landscape Group

Photo of a huge eclectic partial sun front yard concrete paver driveway in Columbus.

Toro Canyon Tuscan Style Pool and Landscape | Santa Barbara CA

Natural Concepts Landscaping Contractors

Design | Tim Doles Landscape Design Photography | Kurt Jordan Photography
Design ideas for a huge mediterranean drought-tolerant and full sun front yard stone landscaping in Santa Barbara.

English Garden, California Style

BE Landscape Design

After a tear-down/remodel we were left with a west facing sloped front yard without much privacy from the street, a blank palette as it were. Re purposed concrete was used to create an entrance way and a seating area. Colorful drought tolerant trees and plants were used strategically to screen out unwanted views, and to frame the beauty of the new landscape. This yard is an example of low water, low maintenance without looking like grandmas cactus garden.

Living Green Wall and Landscape Remodel - Mid-Century Modern Home Sausalito, CA

Dig Your Garden Landscape Design

We designed and installed this dramatic living wall / vertical garden to add a welcoming focal point, and a great way to add living beauty to the large front house wall. The wall includes a variety of succulents, grass-like and cascading plants some with flowers, (some with flowers, Oxalis and Lamium) designed to provide long cascading "waves" with appealing textures and colors. The dated walkway was updated with large geometric concrete pavers with polished black pebbles in between, and a new concrete driveway. Water-wise grasses flowering plants and succulents replace the lawn. This updated modern renovation for this mid-century modern home includes a new garage and front entrance door and modern garden light fixtures. Some photos taken 2 months after installation and recently as well. We designed and installed this dramatic living wall / vertical garden to add a welcoming focal point, and a great way to add plant beauty to the large front wall. A variety of succulents, grass-like and cascading plants were designed and planted to provide long cascading "waves" resulting in appealing textures and colors. The dated walkway was updated with large geometric concrete pavers with polished black pebbles in between, and a new concrete driveway. Water-wise grasses flowering plants and succulents replace the lawn. This updated modern renovation for this mid-century modern home includes a new garage and front entrance door and modern garden light fixtures. Some photos taken 2 months after installation and recently as well. @digyourgardenlandscapedesign

Contemporary California Native Front Entry

Gravel and Green

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional full sun front yard concrete paver garden path in Los Angeles.

Lower Garden District Residential

Peter Raarup Landscape Design

Design ideas for a traditional front yard landscaping in New Orleans.

Front Yard Landscaping Ideas & Designs

Whether it's a manicured front lawn, stone-paved pathway or intricate landscape design, landscapes benefit from the same attention to detail that the interior of your home does. Well-executed landscaping ideas can upgrade your home's entire aesthetic, and the right plants, flowers and shrubbery can greatly enhance your curb appeal by adding color, texture and even fragrance to your yard. Before starting on your new landscape design, survey your area and make some notes; you cannot concretely consider certain landscape decorating ideas unless you identify what kind of climate you are living in, how much you are willing to spend and how much space you have to work with. Additionally, as you browse several landscape ideas and landscape pictures and make notes about the designs and landscapes that really jump out at you, keep in mind what level of ongoing maintenance is actually feasible. If you love working with plants, a large rose or vegetable garden is the perfect use of land; if you live in a hot or dry area, consider drought-tolerant landscape ideas. If you have younger kids, consider what they would enjoy as well, such as a large grassy area or a playground, swing set or pool. Think about what your family would use the most, as well as what would help boost your resell value in the long run. Lastly, when it comes to landscapes, be sure to consider different front and backyard ideas, as they are separate entities that serve two very different purposes.

What plants should I add to my landscape?

When browsing landscape photos, think about curb appeal above all else; landscape designs are your chance to make a great first impression. A flower garden is a great option, but if ongoing care is a concern, you can simplify the process by opting for low-maintenance succulents, bushes or hedges instead. If you don't have a green thumb, consider simple and easy-to-implement landscape design ideas, such as grass, gravel pathways, water features, statues, wood fences or stone walls.

What features should I have in my garden or backyard?

While landscapes are seen as a primarily aesthetic component, there are additions you can incorporate in your landscape design to make it as functional as possible. The garden can be designed for entertaining and playtime with seating, dining areas, play spaces and sunny relaxation spots. A vegetable or flower garden is a common yard staple, especially if you add an interesting element like a pergola, arbor, walkway or fence. If you’re looking for lively landscape decorating ideas, consider adding fun accessories like birdbaths and feeders. For the ultimate party house, incorporate a pool and patio, or consider a deck with a fire pit, outdoor fireplace, barbecue and/or outdoor kitchen. If you're an active, sports-loving family, add a basketball or volleyball court, or set up a bocce ball or croquet area. And don't forget about furniture! A bench in a garden makes a great reading or meditation spot, while a weatherproof chaise lounge, sofa and chair are nice for soaking up those sunny days. Browse more popular ideas on Houzz