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Best trees for front yards: 10 varieties to suit all gardens

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By choosing the best trees for front yards, you can completely transform your front garden design. The right tree adds height to the garden landscape and creating a point of architectural interest around which the rest of the garden design can be orientated.

However, with limited space available, selecting the right tree is key. It is important to look for a tree that can comfortably grow in a small garden – and one that will add year-round interest to your front yard landscaping ideas.

'While really any tree can be grown in the front yard, the best varieties are those that offer some kind of ornamental value such as flower, leaf color, or general texture,' advises Blythe Yost, CEO of the online landscape design company Tilly , 'A few well placed shade trees will lend significance and grandeur to your property for years to come – they are a great investment and will do wonders for your curb appeal. '

Best trees for front yards

When choosing the best trees for front yards, it is important to first work out what you want from the tree. Do you want the tree to offer privacy or do you want it to be a stand out feature in your front yard? Are you looking for something to bring color to your outdoor space, or would you rather something low-maintenance that doesn't drop a lot of leaves come fall? Think size, too, since it's likely that you'll be looking for trees for small gardens, rather than ones suited to larger spaces.

It's also vital to factor in the conditions of your front yard – what sort of soil do you have, is it a north-facing garden or south-facing garden plot, do you have extreme summers and/or winters? All of these things will impact the long-term health and subsequent appearance of the tree – an unhealthy, drooping tree is never going to be one of the best trees for front yards.

‘Make sure the tree you select will thrive in the growing conditions. This includes the type of soil, wind, rainfall, winter cold and summer heat. Check the tag for this information as well as the mature height and spread,’ advises certified arborist and garden expert Melinda Myers . ‘Contact your University Extension service, local garden center, nature center, landscape professionals, certified arborists, or other more localized tree resources to find trees suited to their climate.’

1. Magnolia

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A herald of spring, magnolia is loved for its beautiful goblet flowers and sweet fragrance. There are lots of different varieties, from smaller varieties like Magnolia Black Tulip which reaches about 10 feet at maturity, through to evergreen cultivars such as Magnolia grandiflora that are fairly mess free and offer year-round privacy.

Magnolia stellata is a popular choice for front yards as it has a small stature but still produces a stunning array of flowers. In fact, it can even be grown in a container so is ideal if you don't have the space to plant a tree in the ground.

Magnolia trees are suited to USDA zones 7 to 9. One thing to note is that most magnolia trees prefer slightly acidic soil and full sun, though there are some varieties that can tolerate more neutral soil so be sure to do your research when looking for the best trees for front yards.

2. Pink Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida rubra)

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'When I have a design request from a client that centers around planting trees, I always recommend going for species that attract pollinators and animals,' advises Jane Clarke, landscape expert from Fantastic Gardeners .

Native to Eastern US, Pink Flowering Dogwood is one of the best trees for front yards if you want to attract wildlife into your garden. In spring, its stunning pink blooms will last for up to 4 weeks. Your tree will be rich with bees and butterflies enjoying the nectar. Once its flowered, the bright green leaves of its summer foliage will turn a deep, eye-catching purple shade throughout fall. Tolerant between USDA zones 5 to 9, the berries that the Pink Flowering Dogwood produces in the cooler months will become a mainstay for feeding birds in winter.

3. Paper Bark Birch (Betula papyrifera)

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Named for its beautiful white bark, which curls and peels into layers when the tree is mature, the paper bark birch would make for a beautiful centerpiece in a front yard. Famed for being the state tree of New Hampshire, it is a popular nesting site for woodpeckers, blue jay, nuthatches, chickadees and swallows. Able to thrive in gardens in USDA zones 2 through to 7, the paper bark birch is one of the best trees for front yards in colder parts of the country.

4. Wisteria

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A staple of the cottage garden, wisteria is a romantic addition to any front yard. Whether you decide to grow wisteria up the wall of your house, on an archway over your front path, or over a garden fence, it adds color and character to your home.

Most varieties are tolerant from zones 5 to 9, though Kentucky wisteria – which is native to North America rather than Asia – can be grown even in zone 3. If growing wisteria, it is important to know how to prune wisteria as this will keep it in good condition and ensure an abundance of flowers.

5. Green giant arborvitae (Thuja x. ‘Green Giant’)

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If you're looking for an architectural, easy to care for, evergreen tree, then green giant arborvitae are one of the best trees for front yards. 'A moderately fast-growing evergreen conifer (3 feet per year), green giant arborvitae are easy to grow and low maintenance making them a great choice for front yards, especially in zones 5 to 9,' suggests Tammy Sons, CEO of TN Nurserys .

Their conical shape and their height – growing up to 60 feet tall – makes them a great focal point for year-round interest. Consider planting either side of a front porch to frame the house, then underplant with flowers and small shrubs for further interest.

6. Redbud tree (Cercis canadensis)

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This beautiful tree is one of the prettiest trees to grow in the front yard and is suitable for planting from zones 4 through 8. Its bright pink blooms erupt at the start of spring, before the pretty heart-shaped leaves develop later in the season creating a colorful welcome to your home. Growing to 20 feet tall, and around 20 feet wide, this deciduous tree is also relatively small which makes it perfect for front yards.

7. Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia)

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If you are looking for a tree that produces plenty of flowers, then crape myrtle is one of the best trees for front yards. Exploding in a profusion of pink blooms in summer and retaining them well into the fall, they are popularly known as the lilac of the south.

Tolerant in USDA zones 7 through to 10, the crape myrtle is a fairly small tree – only growing up to 15–25 feet tall – making it a great addition for small front yards. 'The Crape Myrtle trees bring a lot to the table in terms of augmenting your front yard with color that is year-round,' says Luke Kalawsky, manager of Central Phoenix Moon Valley Nurseries . 'The Crape Myrtle is easy to care for and is moderately drought-resistant once established.

Crape myrtle needs full sun and thrive best in hot and dry conditions, so if you live in an area with high humidity, then they are best avoided as they are susceptible to mildew.

8. Tibetan cherry tree (Prunus serrula)

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Tibetan cherry trees are one of the best trees for front yards due to its eye-catching color and interesting shape. Growing in zones 6 to 8, its beautiful, polished mahogany bark creates a stunning feature that adds color and interest all year around, especially come winter when the red bark pops against white snow. Then come spring, it erupts in a host of delicate white flowers, which contrast the deep red bark for a stunning display.

9. Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana)

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If you're just going to have one tree in your front yard then you need to pick a hardworking variety that will make a statement. The Callery pear, also known as the flowering pear or Bradford pear starts the year with a profusion of late winter and early spring flowers, while its bright green leaves darken throughout the year, shifting to a deep orange-red hue in the fall – the quintessential fall tree.

'The Flowering Pear is moderate to fast-growing and needs low to moderate watering once established. Flowering Pears love sun exposure and are highly resistant to fire-flight, making the tree a great choice for firescaping,' advises says Luke Kalawsky, manager of Central Phoenix Moon Valley Nursery .

A large tree, growing up to 50 feet tall and tolerant through USDA zones 4 to 8, it is a great choice if you are also looking for a tree that will add shade and privacy to your front yard. 'Prune to maintain desired canopy shape and size, and fertilize monthly from early spring to fall to receive fullest flower potential,' continues Luke.

10. Bay tree in planter

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Even if you only have a small front yard, you can still grow trees in pots. When it comes to containers, the best trees for front yards differ slightly from the others on this list. Size becomes of vital importance, as the tree must be able to thrive with a constricted root area. Slow-growing trees are best for growing in pots as you won't have to constantly repot them.

There are lots of options for the best trees to grow in pots . Bay is a great choice for a classic, sophisticated look and fairs well in most areas. Olive trees are also popular for those looking to create a Mediterranean garden retreat, and as mentioned before, there are species of magnolia that can also thrive in pots.

What are the best trees to plant in your front yard?

Magnolia, crape myrtle and pink flowering dogwood are some of the best trees to plant in your front yard. ‘Look for trees that do not create a mess or create planting beds around them so the mess is masked by the surrounding plants,’ suggests certified arborist and garden expert Melinda Myers .

The best tree for your front yard will depend on the size of your yard, amount of growing space you have available as well as the climate and the severity of your summers and winters.

What is a good shade tree that is not messy?

Green giant arborvitae, silver dollar tree and southern magnolia are all good options that create garden shade – and are not messy. Since they are evergreen they do not loose their leaves in fall, meaning you don't have to clear up a host of fallen leaves, or worry about them creating an unattractive and slippery welcome to your home.

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Flowering landscape trees are the crown jewels of the residential landscape, offering shape, color, and shade. Although they take longer to grow than smaller floral plants, they are worth the time investment because few other plants make such an impact on your surroundings from spring until autumn.

Here are 10 varieties of flowering trees that will brighten up your yard.

10 Flowering Trees

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Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata)

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Star magnolia is one of the first plants to bloom in the spring, with white star-shaped flowers that appear in March and April, before the leaves appear. This is a large shrub that grows up to 24 feet tall, but it can be trained as a tree by pruning to retain a single stem to serve as the trunk.
Star magnolia makes a great specimen tree in the yard, or it can be used in woodland borders. When grown as a shrub, it is sometimes used in tall informal hedges.
- USDA Growing Zones: 4a to 8a
- Color Varieties: White
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
- Soil Needs: Rich, well-drained loam
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Dogwood (Cornus florida)

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In addition to the showy spring flowers, Flowering dogwoods (Cornus florida) offer landscape interest in fall and winter as the glossy green leaves turn attractive shades of red and berries appear. Their interesting branching patterns show up best in winter after their leaves have dropped.
This is a smallish tree, growing 15 to 25 feet. It is most often planted as a specimen tree or in small groupings in the yard. It also works well in woodland garden settings.
It is important to keep this tree in good condition, as stress can make it susceptible to several problems, the most problematic being spot anthracnose, a fungal disease.
- USDA Growing Zones: 5a to 9a
- Color Varieties: White, Pink, Gold, Green
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
- Soil Needs: Medium moisture, well-drained soil
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Weeping Cherry (Prunus spp.)

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Several varieties of weeping cherry trees are available, and they are among the most treasured plants of spring. Two of the most popular are weeping higan (Prunus subhirtella 'Pendula'), which grows 20 to 30 feet tall, and snow fountains (Prunus 'Snofozam'), which grows 8 to 15 feet tall.
Weeping cherries need to be kept moist, especially in drought conditions, by using mulch around the base of the tree. Weeping cherries are typically planted individually as specimen trees, or in small groups.
- USDA Growing Zones: 4 to 8 (varies by species)
- Color Varieties: Pink, white
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
- Soil Needs: Rich, moist, well-drained soil
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Kwanzan and Yoshino Cherries (Prunus serrulata 'Kwansan', Prunus x yedoensis)

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Two upright cherries also deserve mention among the better flowering trees.
Kwanzan cherry (Prunus serrulata 'Kwanzan') has an upright, rather than a weeping form, but it puts on an equally fine flowering show in spring. It grows 25 to 36 feet, and unlike many flowering trees, it also makes a good street tree. It is also used as a specimen tree or can be planted in small groups.
Similar is Yoshino cherry (Prunus x yedoensis). Yoshino is a larger tree, standing 30 to 40 feet tall, with a similar spread.
Cherry trees need to be protected from strong winds, as the branches are brittle and prone to breaking.
- USDA Growing Zones: 5 to 9
- Color Varieties: White to light pink
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
- Soil Needs: Medium moisture, well-drained soil
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Saucer Magnolias (Magnolia x soulangeana)

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Saucer magnolia varieties offer large pink, white, or purple blooms and grow up to 33 feet. Avoid planting this tree in southern exposures, as the flower buds may emerge too early and be prone to cold damage.
- USDA Growing Zones: 4a to 9a
- Color Varieties: White. pink, purple, lavender
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Needs: Acidic, moist, well-draining loam
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Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)

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Like flowering dogwood, the redbud is indigenous to North America and is among the best flowering landscape trees of the spring. The flowers are not large, but they stand out because the blooms are among the first to appear in the spring on bare branches, coating them in a pinkish-purple fuzz.
The redbud grows 20 to 30 feet high and wide and has a variety of landscape uses as a specimen, street, or lawn tree, or in naturalized woodland settings.
- USDA Growing Zones: 4a to 9a
- Color Varieties: Pink, Lavender, Red
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
- Soil Needs: Medium moisture, well-drained soil
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Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana)

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One particular cultivar of the Callery pear ('Bradford') earned the entire species a bad name since it has weak branches that snap off easily under wind, snowfall, or ice. It is banned in some states as invasive. Newer cultivars are now on the market. 'Redspire' is one good choice, a thornless tree that grows up to 43 feet high, with white flowers that appear in spring before the leaves appear. Callery pears serve well as residential street trees or as shade trees in the landscape. The fall foliage is a beautiful yellow or orange.
Like apple trees, pear trees are prone to fire blight, a bacterial disease that creates a scorched look on the leaves. To prevent it, avoid heavy pruning and feed the tree only minimally to avoid excessively fast growth.
- USDA Growing Zones: 5 to 9
- Color Varieties: White
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Needs: Moist, well-drained soil
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Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.)
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Hawthorn trees are one of the few flowering trees that provide color past early to mid-spring. This tree typically blooms in late spring to early summer. Plants in the Crataegus genus can bloom in pink, white, or red. Birds eat their berries in fall or winter.
- USDA Growing Zones: 3 to 8, depending on species
- Color Varieties: Pink, white, or red
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Needs: Medium moisture, well-drained soil
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Golden Chain (Laburnum spp.
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If you're looking for a flowering tree with something other than the white or pink blooms found on most spring-flowering trees, consider the glorious golden chain tree. This tree is slightly fussy, requiring a sheltered location and attention to a variety of pests and diseases. But if you have the right location, these are fabulous trees that bloom in late spring, just as the hawthorns do.
In the first few years, make sure to prune out secondary leaders, which will help the plant grow with a classic tree-like structure.
- USDA Growing Zones: 5 to 7
- Color Varieties: Yellow
- Sun Exposure: Full sun to part shade
- Soil Needs: Rich, medium-moisture, well-drained soil
Warning
All parts of a Golden Chain tree are toxic to people, dogs, and cats.
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Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica)

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If you wish to follow up all of that spring color with terrific summer color, consider crape myrtle. A popular choice for Southerners, they have a long blooming period (mid-summer to fall) and grow up to 40 feet tall, with a multi-stem growth habit that can be trained into a tree form. Numerous cultivars are offered in a variety of colors and sizes from shrubs to large trees.
Proper pruning is essential to maintain an attractive year-round tree.
- USDA Growing Zones: 7 to 9
- Color Varieties: Pink, white, red, lavender
- Sun Exposure: Full sun
- Soil Needs: Medium moisture, well-drained soil

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Beautiful Private House Yard Design: 160+ (Photos) Decorations

A well-groomed yard allows you to favorably frame the house, provides a self-presentation and a basis for further impressions. Well thought out and organized yard design and landscaping should complement the natural setting and continue the design of the interior. About everything in more detail later in the article.

Contents:

5 Essential Aspects for Landscape
5 must-haves for a landscape

When designing a landscape, it is important to think not only about aesthetics, but also about the contribution you will make to the environment.

Customizing your outdoor space starts with the right landscaping. First of all, answer your questions:
- Do you rarely spend time in the backyard?
- Do you have a dilapidated porch or an old patio?
- Do you hate wasting time and water to maintain a large lawn?
- Doesn't your backyard have room for fun?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, it looks like you might be ready for a backyard makeover. Get to know the key factors to consider when planning your yard.

Consider the pros and cons when planning your yard

Starting a landscaping project can feel overwhelming at times. But with these five tips, you can design the landscaping and yard you've always wanted, either on your own or with the help of a landscape designer.

Use and purpose

When you start a landscaping project, the first thing to consider is how you want to use the space. Decide what the purpose or goals of your ideal yard are before making any other decisions.

Popular outdoor uses are as follows:
- entertainment;
- summer kitchen and dining room;
- swimming;
- play area;
- recreation area;
- garden and garden.
Children's active recreation area

Next, you need to think about who will use the space. Will this area be needed to accommodate small children, or will it be primarily an adult shelter? Don't forget to think about pets—animals often dictate landscaping decisions too.

Environment and climate

Now it's time to take inventory. You will want to mark zones such as:
- sunny areas;
- shady areas;
- review;
- wind direction;
- water supply and drainage.
The yard divided into zones

Next, your attention should be turned to the soil. It's important to make sure your soil has the nutrients to support your chosen plant material. Your soil, which may be mostly sand, clay, or gravel, will dictate which plants you should grow. A landscape designer can perform soil tests for you and make soil amendments if necessary.

Planting area

An important factor to consider when choosing plants is the planting area for them. It is determined by climatic conditions such as temperature and rainfall. Knowing your area to plant will help you and your designer choose plants that are suitable for your location and thus more likely to establish.

Choose plants suitable for the climate

Hydrozone

Once you have an idea of what plants will be used, start thinking about how water behaves in your yard. If there are certain areas where water is collected, you will want to create a group of plants that need a lot of water. On the other hand, if there are certain areas where water drains quickly, you'll want to have a group of plants there that like dry conditions. This process is often referred to as hydrozone planting.

Hydrozone Planting

Garden Style

The last thing to think about is the aesthetic appeal and style of your landscaping. Consider the interior and exterior style of your home and try to create unity between home and landscaping. Make an open space that reflects your personality and makes you feel happy and relaxed. For a little inspiration, browse through these garden styles, which include Japanese, modern, cottage, and desert.

Landscape design in the style of Japan
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Backyard makeup ideas

After considering the basic rules of landscape design, move on to landscaping the space. Check out the ideas below for decorating your backyard.

Replace obsolete materials

Solid concrete with brick strips is now often used for this. Make a patio area with concrete, fill with white sand and add a fountain to make it stand out.

Make your patio area bigger

A common backyard mistake is making the patio look too small. When you're working on your backyard makeover, consider extending your patio to accommodate larger furniture and allow for walking around the space.

Patio - useful yard decoration

Re-paving

Plain gray concrete can be pretty boring. Transform your backyard paving to transform the feel of the whole area. When remodeling paving slabs, you have two options: remove the existing pavement, or transform what you have. Create stains and engravings on the concrete path to make it look like natural stone. If you want to remodel an existing paving, you will save money on materials and labor.

Low Cost Garden Paths

Don't let small or awkward spaces limit you

Narrow spaces can be a problem and often end up being unused. However, you can turn a narrow space into a backyard fully equipped for outdoor activities. Creative layout and space-saving techniques can be used to accommodate more options for a small or inconvenient backyard.

DIY your own backyard

You can redo your backyard by yourself, without professionals with their resources, if it is limited to feasible work. However, this does not include demolition and installation of new landscaping, as this work will take the average homeowner weeks to complete, while a team of professionals can complete it within days.

Lots of beauty ideas

Projects that include running water, gas or electric lines can be further complicated. If you want a fountain, a built-in grill, or lots of lighting, your best bet is to hire a licensed professional. However, for a DIY option that will save you some money, consider planting your own plants. If Make sure you know the requirements for each plant, to choose the best place. Consider also the option of installing a patio area yourself.
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Patio Design Ideas

Patio is outdoor life. You are likely to spend many hours with friends and family on your patio. Instead of buying a big house, many people are looking to expand their outdoor living space. As a result, the patio area is becoming larger, more luxurious and more protected.

Outdoor patios have become activity centers focused on fun and relaxation. A well-designed patio will not only add extra living space to your home, it will also increase its resale value.

Outdoor Recreation

Since your patio will provide the basis for outdoor living space, it must be solid, well constructed. You can choose from a variety of patio and sidewalk materials. Determine what size, shape, and patio style best suits your needs. Use the information here to start gathering ideas for your new patio.

It's time to stop thinking about your patio as just a place to spend time outdoors. It can serve as a hub for a variety of functions, including dining, cooking, socializing, and relaxing. The style of your patio will change depending on what features you want it to feature.
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Concrete patios

The durability and versatility of concrete makes it an excellent choice for paving patios. A concrete patio has many advantages over corrugated board and other surfaces.

Concrete courtyard patio

Benefits of concrete patios:
- High strength.
- Low maintenance.
- Adaptable to any style.
- Can be poured into any shape.
Decor options:
- Colored concrete. There are several ways to paint concrete, including contrasting, integrating, solid and liquid painting methods (used in combination with embossing) and full coloring.
- Embossed Concrete - The surface of your particular patio can be embossed to create a texture that mimics stone, brick or other materials.
Embossed Stone Colored Concrete

If you already have a patio that is cracked or dirty, it can be cleaned with concrete. Concrete sanding will make your patio look like new. A reclaimed concrete patio can be painted and stamped.

Another strong trend is to integrate plants into places where expansion joints would otherwise be located. They help create a more breathable surface and dilute the vast structure with greenery. It is not uncommon to use artificial turf in these areas, especially in areas where moisture needs to be maintained.

Grass between joints to keep moisture in

Do concrete patios crack?

Concrete is good for warm climates that do not experience the extreme cold and thaw cycles of northern regions that cause uncontrolled cracking. Other factors can also lead to cracking.
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Gazebo ideas

Gazebos and other shady structures are another way to enjoy nature, even if conditions outside are not the best. In the hot summer, you can relax and have fun outdoors without being exposed to sunstroke. Shady structures also extend the season into autumn and winter. If your structure is built with a solid roof or even insulated walls, you can enjoy a calm winter morning while sipping your tea without the worry of rain or snow.

Cozy gazebo for summer holidays

Types of shade buildings

Gazebos are an autonomous structure, organically placed in the landscape. They can stand on the path and define a space for a walk, or they can designate a patio area or outdoor entertainment space. A pergola usually has open sides, as well as a slatted or solid roof.

Landscape Pergolas

Patio structures are similar to pergolas, except they are attached to the house. This can be an advantage because a patio area can use the house for support and therefore can cost less than a structure on its own.

Octagonal arbors with a solid roof are most often used in traditional landscape gardening areas. They can be an attractive addition if the style of the surrounding landscape works with the structure.

Traditional landscaping

A canvas canopy is a modern way to get relief from the sun. The fabric is stretched across specially designed poles to accent and cover a seating area or patio. A canvas canopy looks great with the straight lines and simple geometry used in contemporary homes and doubles as a decorative and artistic part of the landscape.

Tarpaulin shed for pergola

Net terrace is built right outside the house, usually at the back door for easy access. Instead of glass windows, she has large nets that keep out insects. The netted terrace is great for dining as you get a quality outdoor experience without intruders.

A sun room is also being built right outside the house. Since it can be fully insulated and built with double panel windows, it is a four season structure that acts as an addition to your home. The sun room is completely weatherproof so you can watch birds and wildlife in comfort even in winter. The sun room is really different from the rest of your home in that it has many windows that enhance the outside view.
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Terrace decor

No matter what size backyard you have, you can make the most of the available space and live the dream. Here are some simple DIY landscaping ideas to make a great outdoor space that you can enjoy day and night.

Customize your space with decking
There's nothing better than a new terrace to turn your backyard into an outdoor living room or a great party space. It's an easy and affordable way to expand your living space that will last for many years, and with a little know-how, you can build it yourself.

Terrace room with decking

There are several decking material options. In addition to traditional wooden decking, there is an environmentally friendly alternative. Composite decking can be made from recycled plastic, which is durable, easy to install and maintain, and resistant to rot and pests.

Build With Beams

Eco Beams

You can shape your backyard to any size and give it a natural, earthy look with treated pine beams. Treated pine beams are resistant to decay, fungus, and pests, making them one of the most versatile, easy-to-use, and hard-wearing landscape materials on the market. They can be used to create a retaining wall, a stepped garden, a flower bed, or as a border along your garden beds.

Space with Retaining Walls

Retaining Walls are a great way to create interesting steps to decorate your backyard. You can use them to create a raised garden to surround your entertaining space or make a quiet corner to relax. Retaining walls are also a good way to smooth out areas of sloped block and add extra space for kids to play or for you to have fun. Depending on the look you want, retaining walls can be made from logs or treated pine sleepers. Use purpose-built wall retaining materials that are interlocking, durable, and available in a range of colors.

Custom paving

You can bring real definition to your backyard and create a great look with paving stones. In addition, it will be an easy project that you can do yourself. Paving stones make a solid base for your outdoor entertainment area, or you can make a walkway through your garden. There are various colors and paving designs on the market to suit any backyard, from concrete textured, panel and sand paving.

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Add Color and Texture with Pebbles

Pebbles are an easy way to bring color and texture to your backyard. You can use it to fill in empty spaces in garden beds, or as ground cover to complement a paved or deck area.

For a clean decorative look, you can use pebbles to create a border or landscape path. There are many colors and styles to choose from in white, blue, orange, red, green, lime, silver or gold. Using the same colored pebbles, you can create solid areas or mix colors to create a more vibrant look.

Bright flowerbed with pebbles
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Front yard landscaping

When it comes to front yard landscaping, you'll want to think about what features of your home will be highlighted and how you can turn it into an open space that will be actively used. If you want to spend relaxing time there, then privacy will be a key factor. Privacy can be created with a wall or hedge.

Gain a new perspective

Before choosing a project, look at your landscape with fresh eyes and from a wider perspective. We are so used to our landscape that it can be difficult to determine what others might see. There are two easy tricks to see the landscape from a new perspective. When using both of these methods, the goal is to forget what you think of your landscape and instead see what actually exists.

The first is an old artist's trick. Get far enough away from your landscape so that you can see everything at once. Then squint your eyes until the picture blurs and try to clear your memory.

“Paint” your picture to create a landscape

There may be areas that become dark and overgrown with a blurry look. Some areas may look dirty because there are too many small plantings, statues or pots. Or, you might have an area that is bright and clean, but a bit too empty. All of these ideas can give you a general idea of which projects to tackle first.

The second technique you can use to give your landscape a new look is to take black and white photographs of your landscape design. By adding color, you can make a familiar space feel new, so you can see it with objective eyes. Most digital cameras these days have a black and white setting, so it's easy to do even if you're not a techno-genius.

Define the boundaries and add mulch

Clean edges deceive the eye, making the landscape neat and tidy. If the lawn has crept into the flower beds in the garden and created a jagged line, then defining a border can improve the look of the entire landscape.

Start by laying out a garden hose to define a new boundary. Don't make the beginner's mistake by creating a wavy "drunken snake" line. Instead, make wide curves that scale to the size of your home. Then use a hoe to trim the grass until you have a clean, attractive line.

Define a nice mulch line

Once you've established a neat border, add a layer of wood chip mulch for a sophisticated look. The bright color is attractive, smooths out uneven ground surfaces, and generally gives the landscaping a professional finish.

Trim the giant bushes

If the plant is clearly not meant to be a hedge, it should be trimmed. Otherwise, there will be a feeling that the service is out of control.

Trim the shrub at the base, removing any branches that are 15 cm from the ground. This gives a more open look and works wonders on Rhododendrons and other shrubs that can appear gloomy and overwhelming when spreading across the ground.

Neat backyard shrubs

Another good task is to carefully trim any plant that touches the house. Plants that lean on the house can cause paint cracking as well as mold and ants. Trimming the plants 20 to 30 cm from the house will give the landscaping a more open look, as well as give you the opportunity to wash the house or touch up if necessary.
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45 Trendy Front Yard Ideas

Modern front yard designs rely more on a minimalist and desert look. Volumetric forms and an abundance of color have disappeared. The modern look consists of clean lines, earthy colors, the creative use of stone, and the absence of atypical colors.

Stairs and Paving Stones

We are seeing a move away from hard tops in favor of patterned paving stones interspersed with round stones.

Decorating the runway with decorative materials

Horizontal Railing

The lines are more pronounced with a clean horizontal railing. Aluminium, vinyl, steel, and wood are popular materials for trendy vegetable gardens.

Metal parts

The idea of a metal house number plate is modern, clear typefaces that are made of brass, aluminum or chrome. Simple and stylish.

Grass cuts

These are sidewalks covered with grass gaps to allow the grass to grow right under your feet. Traditional white or light-colored patio paving stones combined with green give a clearer view of the courtyard.

Yard Grass Path

Garden Cinder Blocks

Gardening is still a big deal in both front and back yards, although it has become more restrained. If you love flowers, use block gardening, which introduces an interesting and new dimension.

As flower pots

Large pots

Large plant pots are very noticeable among modern front yards. The bigger they are, the better. The main shapes are round, square, cylindrical or conical.

An interesting solution for the garden

Stone and succulents

The use of large and small stones is common among modern front yards. And what grows and looks best with stones? Succulents!

Succulents in landscaping

Wall garden

Don't limit your gardening to the ground. Picturesque wall gardens are eye-catching, innovative and look like the centerpiece of a front yard.

Clusters of color

Many modern front yards still include many colorful flowering plants. Keep them under control and in a good color ratio to avoid a messy look. Plants that require less time work well.

Garden planting colors

Illuminated paths

Illuminated paths define and enhance your front yard design. It is also expedient and attractive.

Fence and bench combination

It's time to replace the sleek iron seats in favor of more discreet, integrated nooks and crannies. And if they are made in the same technique with a perimeter fence, this will make the design the most harmonious.

Stone Bench and Fence

Minimalist Fencing

Enclose your front yard with a subdued and minimalist fencing. No more grandiose curls, monograms and bright colors.

Green and white combination

Contemporary front yards decorated in natural tones. White hydrangeas against lush greenery make your front yard pop.

Green and white plant combinations

Stone and wood combination

Back to basics. Rough stone and wood planks give character to the clean lines of modern front yards.

Terrace gardening

Don't let uneven façade get in the way of creating a beautiful front garden. Make it work for your space: For a sloping surface, the idea of a stepped garden with a terrace will do.

Red pots for plants

Bright red pots against quiet earthy flowers look defiant and striking. Use them when you want to divert attention to certain areas.

Bright planters in the garden

Modern pergola

Arbors are romantic and charming. Create a modern minimalist pergola to suit your garden.

Stone with stone

Modern front yard designs use many natural elements. The various irregularities and textures of the stones are best shown together.

DIY rock bed

Ornamental onion charm

Plants in today's front yards are structured and strong in character. The decorative bow has height, shape and color: ideal for front yards.

Black flowerpots

Modern outdoor pots have become large, shaped and basic bold colors - especially black.

Amazing solution for plants

Wooden fence for succulents

A rich, dark wood that will shade and even out dark green succulents well.

Ancient Greek Amphora

Make your yard attractive with the Ancient Greek Amphora decoration. Use the sculpture as a central focal point for your front yard.

Amphora for individual design

Combination of black and green

The combination of black and green is interesting and expressive. Black makes green more fresh and vibrant.

Wooden and bamboo facade

The basic, classic and minimalist look of bamboo brings a touch of Japan to your home.

Wooden facade of the house

Four seasons garden

Four seasons garden is a selection of those plants that become expressive in different seasons, making the composition interesting in any season. You may need the services of a landscape designer to properly place the landscaping.

Horsetail hedge

River horsetail is suitable for hedges, accent walls or as a decoration on its own. A vibrant green hue, clean vertical stems and black details create a striking design.

Equipped Water Spring

Transform an unobtrusive garden tap into a creative project. It will serve its purpose, but it will be complemented by a wonderful design.

Outdoor washbasin as a landscaping element

Corner gardening
Dedicate one corner of the yard to gardening. This option keeps most of the yard spacious and uncluttered, creating an interesting nook.

Lighted Plants

Placing strategic lighting on plants and pots around the garden will illuminate your front yard and highlight places and features.

Metal planters

Add a futuristic touch to your front yard with metal pots in chrome, silver, copper or gold.

Outdoor metal planter

Low fence

Highlight your pavement and good looks with a low fence.

Slim plants

The right combination of slim plants softens the harsh lines of modern front yard designs.

Thin graceful lines with the help of plants

Water and fire

Opposites attract and the new trend of refinement becomes proof of this phenomenon. Increasingly, designers are choosing a combination of fire and water to create focal points. Add a fire tandem to your yard to express your individuality.

Form and Submissiveness

Contemporary front yard designs include clean lines, clear patterns and sharp shapes. Foliage is tamed, plants are structured, all areas are distributed.

Fence without gate

Increasingly modern front yards do not have gates. The strategic placement of the fences provides the necessary privacy and girth.

Freedom for front yard space

Creative centers

Miniature structures suitable for small yards. The combination of rock, water and greenery in a large pot will spice up the garden.

Wood, stone and water

Connect the three most basic elements of nature for a profitable, classic and expressive courtyard. Add some green spots to complete the landscape.

Light Paving Stones

When you have a bright home to showcase, let your front yard be a complementary backdrop with large, light colored paving stones.

Granite pavers to house design

Expressiveness of stone

The few designs of a modern front yard should be interesting, textured and as close to nature as possible. Make them out of stone to add some amazing features to the corners.

A garden without flowers

A garden without flowering plants

Very often in modern front yards there are no flowering plants.

Green and white facade

If your house has a white or light facade, make the yard completely green. Green vegetation is the best scene to showcase the white house. Vary shades and shapes for a more interesting look.

Herbaceous Perfection

Bring in a wide variety of herbs to evoke the beauty of wild grasslands. Keep your garden tidy as this style can easily look unkempt.

Plant every corner of the space

Dark wood fence

Wood and artificial wood fence is attractive, fashionable and modern. Don't use paint, choose bare or lacquered wood to show natural patterns.

Creative Lighting

Forget poles, colorful fairy lights and spotlights. Innovative garden lights are bold and large.

Choose your luminaire to match your garden style

A nod to Japan

Japanese gardens are the epitome of minimalist garden design. Bring some Japanese inspiration into your front yard with wooden squares, water features, and footstools.
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Trees

The key to choosing a tree for your front yard should be its understated appeal. The right tree can transform a front yard by adding structural interest, seasonal color, shade and scale. The best tree choice for your front yard depends on factors including your climate, the space you have available, your landscape preferences, and the orientation of your landscape.

Trees for Small Spaces

When choosing a tree for a small front yard, look for a pattern that creates a focal point without dominating your home or landscape. There are many small or dwarf varieties of trees that will not grow above 8 meters but have eye-catching traits that more than make up for their lack of growth, such as interesting leaf shapes and unique branch directions. Good options include dogwood, Japanese maples, cherry trees, and purple plum.

Ornamental trees for small spaces

Flowering trees

Flowering trees will give your front yard a welcome splash of color after a long winter, often before the rest of the landscape comes alive. The effect will be similar to the shape of a vase full of flowers, providing a temporary but vibrant splash of color and an intoxicating fragrance. Many flowering trees also provide multi-season interest, producing bright berries and vibrant fall foliage such as cherry blossoms, myrtle, apple trees, and oriental redbells.

Shade

Planting shade trees in front of your home can block the harsh morning and afternoon sun from pouring into your windows, keeping you cool during the summer. The dense canopy of their leaves also slows the evaporation of water from lawns and garden beds. Shade trees come in all shapes and sizes, but fast-growing varieties deliver their benefits sooner. Examples include red maple, oak, poplar, birch, ash.

Slender birch near the house

For autumn foliage

Every front yard should have at least one tree that provides dazzling fall color, with leaves that seemingly turn to brilliant shades of yellow, orange, red or purple overnight. Some trees, such as the sugar maple, will produce a kaleidoscope of color, from yellow to orange and finally to red.

Evergreen

While many deciduous trees will reward you with spring and autumn colors, their glory often fades in winter after the leaves have fallen, leaving you with a lifeless landscape. Almost any front yard can benefit from the year-round color and sculptural beauty of conifers.
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Findings

Available in a wide range of sizes, shapes, needle colors and textures, conifers can turn a snow-covered front yard into a winter wonderland. You can place small evergreens in pairs in containers to create a formal entrance. Popular coniferous varieties: Alberta spruce, juniper, thuja and blue spruce.

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Flowering tree for front yard

Best trees for front yards: 10 varieties to suit all gardens

Best trees for front yards

1. Magnolia

2. Pink Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida rubra)

3. Paper Bark Birch (Betula papyrifera)

4. Wisteria

5. Green giant arborvitae (Thuja x. ‘Green Giant’)

6. Redbud tree (Cercis canadensis)

7. Crape myrtle (Lagerstroemia)

8. Tibetan cherry tree (Prunus serrula)

9. Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana)

10. Bay tree in planter

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10 Flowering Trees

Star Magnolia (Magnolia stellata)

Dogwood (Cornus florida)

Weeping Cherry (Prunus spp.)

Kwanzan and Yoshino Cherries (Prunus serrulata 'Kwansan', Prunus x yedoensis)

Saucer Magnolias (Magnolia x soulangeana)

Eastern Redbud (Cercis canadensis)

Callery Pear (Pyrus calleryana)

Hawthorn (Crataegus spp.)

Golden Chain (Laburnum spp.

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Crape Myrtle (Lagerstroemia indica)

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5 must-haves for a landscape

Use and purpose

Environment and climate

Planting area

Hydrozone

Garden Style

Backyard makeup ideas

Replace obsolete materials

Make your patio area bigger

Re-paving

Don't let small or awkward spaces limit you

DIY your own backyard

Patio Design Ideas

Concrete patios

Do concrete patios crack?

Gazebo ideas

Types of shade buildings

Terrace decor

Customize your space with decking

Build With Beams

Space with Retaining Walls

Custom paving

Add Color and Texture with Pebbles

Front yard landscaping

Gain a new perspective

Define the boundaries and add mulch

Trim the giant bushes

45 Trendy Front Yard Ideas

Stairs and Paving Stones

Horizontal Railing

Metal parts

Grass cuts

Garden Cinder Blocks

Large pots

Stone and succulents

Wall garden

Clusters of color

Illuminated paths

Fence and bench combination

Minimalist Fencing

Green and white combination

Stone and wood combination

Terrace gardening

Red pots for plants

Modern pergola

Stone with stone

Ornamental onion charm

Black flowerpots

Wooden fence for succulents

Ancient Greek Amphora