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Defining the boundaries of your home, front garden wall ideas can create the perfect introduction to your front yard. Offering security and privacy, front garden walls can also deter passersby from encroaching onto your property.

Front garden wall ideas should form part of your front yard landscaping ideas, providing a solid frame around your plot. However, they can be seamlessly reverse engineered into your space. 

'The wall should feel integral to the design. You want to lose the idea of it being a placed object, and instead aim for it to feel stitched into the fabric of the design', says Kevin Lenhart, design director at Yardzen . 'Following this metaphor, think of the wall as a new color of thread, not an iron-on patch. By introducing clean lines into planting areas, walls also offer great foils to accentuate the wild, naturalistic form of plants.'

Front garden wall ideas

There are lots of options for front garden wall ideas that can breathe new life into your space. Choosing the best material is important: always start by looking at the materials used in the fabric of your home – your front garden wall needs to work in harmony with your home’s exterior. 

Secondly, survey your neighbors’ front garden walls and factor in the character of your area. For example, if you live in a neighborhood where the houses are predominately built from a golden colored stone, a red brick wall will negatively stand out. 

'Front walls are a source of elegance that will add curb appeal to homes. The good thing is that it doesn't take much effort for homeowners to design their front walls in a way that will take their outdoor spaces to another level,' says Allan Jeffrey, managing director at Ultra Decking .

1. Add a low-level garden wall to demarcate a driveway 

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Stone is a popular material that can be used to create a wide range of looks. These vary from traditional straight edged stone bricks laid in a rectangular pattern, to more rustic stones that have been laid to create a dry-stone look. However, it's worth noting that stone walls are an expensive option but will last for decades.

With any front garden wall ideas, it's important to ensure that they are kept in good condition. 

'It's a good idea to inspect garden and boundary walls regularly, especially after the winter, to check for any damage or deterioration that may have occurred,' says  Toby Marlow, building and construction director at Haddonstone .'Hairline cracks are not usually serious, but large horizontal cracks in a wall, can be concerning and should be inspected immediately by a professional.'

2. Integrate your mailbox into your front garden wall ideas

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When installing front garden wall ideas, consider integrating mailbox landscaping ideas into the design. As well as providing a practical addition to the entrance to your home, embedding your mailbox will also offer it a greater level of security. 

Once you've built your front garden wall, be sure not to overlook the planting. In this design, pretty purple shrubs climb over the wall, softening the harder elements of the landscaping. 

'Plants, for their part, help walls feel more firmly situated within a landscape when they climb high enough to partially or fully obscure the face of the wall. There’s something very compelling about seeing plants assert themselves against a built element – it’s like nature reminding us that we aren’t the boss,' explains Kevin Lenhart.

3. Consider front garden wall ideas for a townhouse

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Front garden wall ideas are not just for rural properties. A curved brick wall creates a statement in front of this 1910 townhouse, disguising the stairs up to the front door.

'Everything on the exterior of this San Francisco home is original to its 1910 construction, with the exception of the front door and garage door. A fresh coat of paint was all it needed! Since many of the homes in the area are painted in lighter colors, we wanted to choose a hue that would provide more contrast. Practically, the darker color also tends to be more forgiving in a downtown urban environment,' explains Mindy Gayer, designer and founder of Mindy Gayer Designs . 

4. Consider composite material for a sustainable option

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There has been a recent rise in the use of composite materials for front garden wall ideas. 'With contemporary stylish appearance, composite boards and bricks come in a variety of colors. They are also low-maintenance, easy-to-clean and time-saving. Homeowners wouldn’t have to worry about adverse weather conditions because composites are weather resistant. They are also favored for their eco-friendliness and durability,’ says Allan Jeffrey.

5. Render your front garden wall for a modern look

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Brick walls can be rendered for a sleek look, though rendering is best carried out by a professional. Rendered walls have an elegant white appearance against which your front yard flower bed ideas can really sing.

In this garden designed by Mindy Gayer, this rendered front wall provides the perfect entrance to this Spanish-style home. 'We wanted to preserve as much of the bones and architectural style as possible. A fresh coat of white paint, a new oak entry gate, and lush landscaping fit the bill perfectly,' says Mindy.

When assessing the wellbeing of your rendered walls, it is important to look for bulges, cracks and leaning. 

‘Render sometimes deteriorates due to water ingress, be sure to identify the cause of the failed render before repairing,’ says Roger Hunt, author of The Old House Handbook . ‘Wherever possible original rendering should be retained and any damaged areas patched by carefully building up thin coats that match the traditional materials used. Re-rendering should be undertaken using lime with no added cement.’ 

6. Channel cottage garden vibes with a brick wall and wooden gate

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Brick is the most common choice for front garden walls. Offering timeless style, brick walls are available in a range of colors from deep reds through to paler tones or darker greys. They are also durable and affordable and can be installed to any height and depth. Pair with a rustic wooden gate to bring added charm to your front yard cottage garden ideas.

7. Soften front garden walls with climbing plants

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There is undoubtedly an aesthetic benefit to growing the best climbing plants over your wall. They bring with them a softer edge to the look while also adding valuable habitat and pollen for wildlife.  If you're looking for a plant that will provide year-round interest and coverage to your wall, then be sure to opt for the best evergreen climbers.

8.  Install a gabion wall to offer privacy

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Gabion walls are rectangular metal cages which are filled with materials, typically rocks or rubble. Highly flexible and offering good drainage, gabion walls don’t require concrete foundations making them a great choice for DIY installation. A relatively economic way to create a garden wall, if correctly installed they will last for over 60 years. Due to their flexibility, gabion walls are a particularly worthwhile consideration if you live in an area that is prone to earthquakes as they are more likely to retain upright following seismic activity.

9. Add architectural interest with a water feature

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Front garden wall ideas can also provide divisions between your property and your neighbors'. However, opting for a design that's broken up by planting or even water feature ideas can create a ton of curb appeal.

'I like it when walls are not the tallest feature in the scene – not only
does it cut your wall budget, but it usually means redirecting emphasis to
natural elements like trees, tall planting, or boulders. When you do this,
the wall becomes a supporting actor, and that tends to generate simpler,
more elegant wall designs that integrate more harmoniously into the overall
landscape,' says Kevin Lenhart.

10. Mix and match front garden wall materials

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Your front garden wall ideas will be informed by the look of your home. While some homes may suit a rustic stone wall or a more modern painted brick wall, some homes will suit a combination of materials, which will create added interest. Here, render is paired with natural stone walling to add texture and color to the front yard.

How do you disguise an unsightly garden wall? 

There are lots of ways to disguise an unsightly wall. If your wall is brick, you can render it, which will provide a clean, modern look. Alternatively, on a stone or brick wall you can replace or add coping stones to the top of your wall. If your unsightly wall is cracked or seriously damaged, it is worth considering replacing your front garden wall. 

How do you make a small front garden look nice?

You can make a small front garden wall look by adding a front garden wall. This will frame your garden and provide an ordered space which you can fill with planting. ‘Decorating your wall with luscious greenery is a surefire way to add life and character to your front garden. Vines give a mystical feel whilst roses add a touch of romance. Whatever botanic you go for, you will get a chance to express your personality through unique flora and foliage,’ explains Volodymyr Barabakh, co-founder of Structural Beam .

Having graduated with a first class degree in English Literature four years ago, Holly started her career as a features writer and sub-editor at Period Living magazine, Homes & Gardens' sister title. Working on Period Living brought with it insight into the complexities of owning and caring for period homes, from interior decorating through to choosing the right windows and the challenges of extending. This has led to a passion for traditional interiors, particularly the country-look. Writing for the Homes & Gardens website as a content editor, alongside regular features for Period Living and Country Homes & Interiors magazines, has enabled her to broaden her writing to incorporate her interests in gardening, wildlife and nature.  

34 Front Yard Fence Ideas and Tips from Our Design Team

Front yard fences are among the most visible elements on your property. It’s no surprise then that the design of a front yard fence has a big impact on curb appeal.

Perhaps less obviously, front yard fences also influence the way a yard functions and feels, and how well a landscape design pairs with a home’s exterior.

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Where does a homeowner begin when considering fencing options? There’s plenty to consider: cost, materials, style, function, privacy, local regulations, ease of construction.

To help you navigate the world of front yard fence design, we’ll share our thoughts on how to choose a fence that achieves your design goals. We’ll also take a look at a range of Yardzen-designed fences to inspire your own front yard fence ideas.

Let’s get to it!

What Are Your Goals for Your Front Yard Fence?

Decisions about fence design should be rooted in functional goals. Here are a few of the most common functions people ask from their fences:

Visual Indicator

Some fences are purely decorative, intended to mark the property line, provide a visual frame, and express a certain look. These fences are not restricted by other functional requirements, so style and cost tend to guide their design.

Boost Curb Appeal

Fences that look both attractive and inviting tend to help curb appeal the most.

While style preferences vary, certain rules of attractiveness always apply to front yard fences. If curb appeal is your goal, your fence should appear to be in good condition, suit the context of the neighborhood, and, most importantly, look cohesive within your overall landscape and home exterior design.

Fences that offer some level of visual permeability project a more inviting feel, which has an overall positive impact on curb appeal. Opting for fences around waist height with plenty of light shining through will project a more inviting scene than a tall or fully opaque fence design. The gaps in picket fences and the transparent fence panels of hog wire fences offer plenty of visibility to project inviting vibes to people on the street.

Note that zoning and other local ordinances often dictate maximum fence heights for front and backyards.

A Yardzen front yard design with a modern black vertical board fence

Contain Kids + Pets

Fences intended to contain children or pets can take many forms, but they must avoid any openings large enough for kids or pets to slip through. If you have small kids, avoid gaps larger than 4” between fence elements, to avoid anyone getting their head stuck.

A Yardzen front yard design with a privacy wall and secure gated driveway

Add Security

Fences designed to keep people out need to be taller, and have features like pointed tops and other impediments to climbing. The challenge with these fences is to maintain an attractive, pleasant look from the street while achieving the necessary level of security.

A Yardzen front yard design with a white privacy fence

Create Privacy

As with fences built for security, privacy fences come with trade-offs. Opaque walls can make front yards feel smaller from the inside and uninviting from the outside. Quite often, privacy fences tall enough to block views of the house will reduce curb appeal considerably. For clients who want a private front yard space, the exchange can be worth it, but we tend to advise a more visually permeable approach to front yard fencing.

A Yardzen front yard design with walled perimeter, vertical plank gates, and tall evergreens for privacy

Fence Materials + Style

The style of your fence should appear cohesive with the overall front yard and home exterior design. When viewed from the street, your house and yard should come across as a single, harmonious design vision.

When it comes to choosing a type of fence, then, you’ll want to consider the colors, textures, forms, and materials used throughout your front yard home and planting design. You’ll also want to zoom out and consider the overall style expressed by your front yard. Lastly, you should pay attention to the pros and cons of different building materials, which will have a big impact on the longevity and durability of your fence.

A Yardzen front yard design with a wooden horizontal board fence

Wood Fences

Wood fences are used in every style, easy to install, and typically cheaper than fences built from other materials. The softness of wood relative to metal also projects a more homey, approachable feel, particularly with traditional fence styles.

Downside? Wooden fences weather more quickly than other materials, and require periodic painting or staining to avoid damage from sun and water exposure.

Wood Fence Styles

A Yardzen design with a wooden vertical board front yard fenceA Yardzen design with a wooden horizontal board front yard fenceA Yardzen front yard design with a white picket fence and arborA Yardzen design with a split rail style front yard fenceA Yardzen design with a visually permeable horizontal metal fence

Metal Fences

Metal fences cost a good deal more than wood fences, but they last much longer and require far less maintenance. In practice, most residential metal fences are custom-built, requiring on-site welding, though there are tons of prefab metal fences available.

Metal fences tend to be black, or if not black, white. That said, they can be painted or powder coated in any color under the sun.

In general, we advise keeping things as simple as possible with metal fencing. At best, they fade into the background as the eye is drawn instead to more prominent details in the front yard landscaping or home exterior design.

A Yardzen design with a simple black vertical metal front yard fence

Metal fence styles

A Yardzen design with a front yard hybrid privacy wall and horizontal metal fenceA front yard designed by Yardzen with a modern hogwire fence.

Wood + Metal Hybrid Fences

Some fence designs blend wood and metal elements to achieve a range of different styles.

Wood + Metal Hybrid styles:

A Yardzen design with a white PVC front yard fence

Vinyl + PVC

Prefab Vinyl and PVC fences are cheap, durable, and come in a broad range of colors. They usually look like vertical board wood fences.

In practice, fences made from vinyl or PVC are not always as attractive as wood or metal fences, so be choosy when browsing options. There is also some concern around polluytion from the manufacture of vinyl fencing, and the potential to leach chemicals into the soil.

A front yard designed by Yardzen with a low stucco wall surrounding the entry and front patio

Walls

Opting for hardscape walls usually costs significantly more than a front-yard fence, due to the costs of working with concrete.

That said, low, white stucco walls are dynamite at expressing a Spanish or Latin-American patio style, and are very effective for delineating courtyards or other sub-areas within a front yard.

Tall walls are often not permitted along the front edge of a property. If allowed, they often require a building permit, and run the risk of diminishing curb appeal – nobody likes to look at a fortress wall.

A Yardzen design with a hybrid wall and vinyl horizontal board front yard fence

In some climates where wood isn’t a viable fencing material, like arid Arizona, cinderblock walls are common for side and rear yard fences, but even in such scenarios, it’s best to opt for something more attractive and less utilitarian in the front yard.

Front Yard Fence Examples

Now that we’ve walked through the basics, it’s time for some inspiration! Let’s take a look at front yard fences from Yardzen designs.

A Yardzen front yard design with modern hogwire fence

Modern Hog Wire Fence

The hog wire panels of this Southern California fence allow grasses and groundcovers to poke through, repeating a motif we see along the shaggy edges of the front path. The panels also allow a clear view into the property, putting the informal, slightly wild planting design on full display. The blonde wood of the posts and rails matches the posts of the front porch, helping to establish that all-important connection between the fence and other design features.

A Yardzen design with white picket fence and gated arbor covered in vines and lush plantings

Picket Fence with Planting

A traditional white picket fence is spiffed up with flowering vines and shrubs, which climb over the top and poke through the gaps. The vine-laden arch is a booster shot of cottage garden charm.

By opting only for white-flowering plants, the fence and planting work together to express a consistent color palette.

A front yard designed by Yardzen with a low perimeter wall and vertical board gate. Credit: @theblancobungalow / blancobungalow.com

Stucco Walls with Wood Gate

This low, white stucco wall repeats materials from the house to achieve a cohesive look. The warm tone of the wood gate alludes to the color of the home’s adobe roof, and complements the tan decomposed granite used in the driveway and front courtyard. The contrast between the bright wall and dark gate makes the gate a compelling focal point. Keeping the walls low allows views into the yard, maintaining a welcoming feel.

A front yard designed by Yardzen with a wooden X-fence

X-Fence

The natural wood tone of this X-style split rail fence appears in awnings over the garage and front porch. This repetition portrays the fence as an integral component of the overall design.

The X style suits the landscape, allowing ornamental grasses on either side to visually engage with each other.

A Yardzen design with a visually permeable horizontal metal fence

Horizontal Metal Fence

This metal fence allows clear views into the yard, and promises for low maintenance and durability against the heat and cold of the Colorado climate.

The black metal is repeated in architectural details on the house, as are the sharp angles and parallel lines of the fence.

A Yardzen front yard design with a custom mixed-material fence

Multi-Material Custom Fence

This custom Idaho fence design incorporates a few different materials to achieve an elevated look while still feeling inviting. The natural wood portions expose posts toward the street, making things feel less formal. Planting along the base softens things up as well.

The gate is flanked by concrete pillars and black path lights, and is framed in black metal. A panel of fence is painted black to match the house and make address numbers pop. Cumulatively, the details draw the eye to the gate, and to the gabled roof centered behind it.

A Yardzen design with vertical board privacy fence and metal gates separating the front and side yards

Simple Fence, Fancy Gates

This modern home makes a basic vertical board fence look intentional by matching it to wood detailing from the home’s front facade.

More investment is made in the front and side gates, which playfully invert each other: wood gate flanked by metal posts for the side gate, and metal gate framed by wood columns for the front gate. These showy features maintain the home’s upscale looks by pulling the eye away from the more down-to-earth fence.

A Yardzen front yard design with a classic vertical metal fence

Classic Metal Fence

The wet Florida climate makes wood more susceptible to moisture damage. By opting for a metal fence, this homeowner may pay more up front, but will avoid the hassle and expense of maintaining and repairing a wooden fence.

The basic, vertical design lets plenty of light through, and fades from attention, allowing the eye to wander to more striking details like the palm-framed front porch.

A Yardzen design with a hogwire front yard fence and hybrid split rail and X-fence style gated driveway

Ranch-Style Driveway Gate

This Texas fence design merges the “X” and split-rail fence styles. The center break on the gate reinforces the symmetry of the planting to either side of the gate. The style may be casual and rustic, but the framing, symmetry, and long curve of the driveway lend grandeur to the scene.

A Yardzen design with modern horizontal board wooden front yard fence

Modern Horizontal Wood Fence

This Los Angeles fence uses parallel, horizontal planks of richly-hued hardwood to achieve a modern look that complements the equally modern home. Again, the wood color of the fence is repeated on the home’s exterior, establishing a connection that helps the overall design look cohesive from the street.

A Yardzen design with a white X-fence separating front and back yards

White X-Fence

A large white home, expansive green lawn, white-barked birch trees, and white-flowered foundation planting firmly establish a tight palette of greens and whites and express a strong traditional style. This is a perfect setting for a white X-fence, which we see here plugging in perfectly along the side of the home.

A Yardzen front yard design with a rustic horizontal wood fence

Rustic Horizontal Wood Fence

This wine country fence design embraces the texture and weathered look of reclaimed wood to establish a look that is stylish but organic. The gapless construction lends a little extra privacy to the front yard, but the low fence height maintains an inviting feel.

A Yardzen front yard design with a secure hybrid wall and black metal fence

Wall and Fence Hybrid

To complement a traditional landscape design, this fence uses a low stucco wall, punctuated by evenly spaced stucco pillars. Simple metal fencing spans the gaps between pillars.

The colors of the multiple materials mimic the dark roof and bright walls of the home, while the rhythm of the vertical pillars evokes the potted columnar accent plants dotted throughout the yard.

A Yardzen front yard design with pillars and split rail front yard fence

Split Rail Fence with Pillars

The ranch-style feel of this split rail fence feels appropriate in California’s Central Valley, a region known for farming. The low, long profile of the fence also mirrors the low, wide architecture of the ranch style house. The wood picks up on colors from the roof, while the chunky brick pillars have been painted to match the home’s off-white walls.

The pillars add heft to the fence design, break up long expanses into smaller, more visually pleasing units, and add a touch of formality by framing entrances to the driveway and front path.

A Yardzen design with wooden horizontal board fence with varying board and gap sizes

Gray Wood with Multiple Sizes

For a client seeking extra privacy but not wanting to sacrifice curb appeal, Yardzen designed a fence horizontal board fence painted a warm, calming shade of gray. The boards are uniform for the fence, but the driveway gate features more slender boards at the top—again, we see gates additional investment in gates to use them as focal points within the fence.

A Yardzen front yard design with trees and evergreen hedges in lieu of a fence

Hedge “Fence”

Trimmed hedges require regular upkeep, but for those willing to take on the maintenance, they make for a striking front fence when integrated to a broader traditional landscape design.

This hedge works because the entire design shares its formal, geometric style—we see symmetry, sculpted shrubs, and a unifying central axis at work everywhere in this yard.

Hedges are extremely common in residential landscapes, but they tend to lack the punch we see here when they are the only part of a design that is held to such rigorous geometric standards. Front yard fences must be cohesive with the overall design, even when the fence is a plant.

A Yardzen design with modern wood post arrangement creating a low wall as a style element and visual indicator

Wood Accent Fence

It’s a stretch to call this a fence—it’s more of an accent wall. Whatever you call it, it’s working well in this design.

A simple structure of parallel 4×4 posts adds up to more than the sum of its humble materials, providing a warm yet architectural and modern design feature that makes for a big-time curb appeal asset.

Front Yard Fence FAQs

Before we send you on your way, let’s walk through some of the most commonly asked questions we receive about front yard fences.

What is the best height for a front yard fence?

A typical front yard fence is between 36” – 42” tall. Local regulations often mandate certain fence heights—check with your city or HOA prior to building a fence.

What is the height of a privacy fence?

Fences designed to fully block incoming views are usually between 6’ – 8’ tall. Again, check local regulations to confirm allowable fence heights on your property. Fences in this height range are not common along sidewalks, though they are typical in back- and side yards, as well as running across sideyards to connect to the front walls of a house.

What is the cheapest type of fence to install?

Depending on your needs, there are a few fence options in the lowest end of the price spectrum.

T-post fences, which drape wire mesh between tall metal stakes, do not require post footings, and so are inexpensive to install, though these are typical for edging large, rural properties, and not appropriate for front yards in typical developed neighborhoods.

Among fence styles viable for front yard designs, split rail fences, vertical board wooden fences, and traditional picket fences are all low cost relative to other options.

What are the best materials for a front yard fence?

Material selection depends on how much you are open to spending on the initial installation. Wood is usually cheaper to install than metal or walls, but will require maintenance or replacement sooner than more durable materials.

Materials also need to address climate. Arid climates and wet climates can both be tough on wood, increasing the rate at which wood deteriorates. In such a climate, opting for more resilient materials is a better investment.

Finally, material selection should be influenced by design style. This boils down to personal preference.

What fence is best for containing children or pets?

Fences intended to keep kids or pets contained within the yard should avoid gaps where anyone could sneak out. Gaps should also be small enough to avoid a child or pet getting their head stuck in the fence.

Pet fences should also be tall enough to avoid dogs leaping over them, while kid fences should be designed so that small children can’t climb over them or operate the door handle to let themselves out.

When containing kids or pets is a requirement, we prefer hog wire fences, metal fences, wood fences with 4” gaps between boards, and other visually-permeable fence styles. By allowing clear sight lines into the yard, these styles preserve an open and welcoming feel. They also give the dogs and kids the ability to see out of the property into the world around them.

Can I build a fence for my front yard?

Some fence styles are easier to build than others. Installing metal fencing or walls is typically best left to professionals. Wood fencing can be handled by DIYers with solid building experience, but it is often worth engaging a professional to ensure a quality build that will endure over the years. Most fences require installing posts with concrete footings, a task that many can manage, but which requires precise execution to avoid big structural problems down the road. Some fences also require permitting, which is something local contractors have experience navigating.

How should I integrate plants into my front yard fence design?

Planting is extremely useful in helping fences feel like cohesive parts of the overall landscape design.

Adding plants at the base of a fence softens the transition from vertical to horizontal planes, and visually stitches the fence into the landscape. Allowing plants to pierce through or climb up a fence gives the sense of the landscape taking precedence over hardscape, creating an informal, organic feel that is coveted in both modern and traditional design styles. Repeating species from elsewhere in the yard alongside the fence establishes a relationship that helps the fence to feel like an integral part of the overall design.

Depending on your design style, you can use one or several different plant species along a fence. Whatever plants you choose, we advise keeping most of them (or all of them) a bit below the top of the fence in height, to preserve views into the property.

Get Started With Your Landscape Design by Yardzen

Yardzen’s award-winning online landscape design is tailored to clients in all fifty states in the US. Through the American Rewilding Project, we are committed to creating designs with climate-adapted and habitat-providing plants as well as water saving landscaping principles in drought-prone regions unless homeowners specifically opt out.

Our design process begins with understanding your space, your aesthetic preferences, and a discussion of your budget and vision to minimize surprises when it comes time to build. 

Our top-notch designers then develop a personalized vision for your yard, shared through 3D renderings, 2D plan drawings, and plant and material lists. Your design will capture the look, feel, and function you are hoping for, all while keeping costs within range. 

Once your design is complete, we’ll help you connect with a local contractor from our Pro Network of vetted professional landscapers to install your new design.

Ready to level up the curb appeal of your front yard? Create your design profile or explore our design packages today!

Landscaping in front of the house: 75 inspiring ideas

A country house is a dream for a person who wants to take a break from the bustle of the city and the irrepressible pace of life in the metropolis. More and more people are moving from apartments to private houses. The homestead is the place where you can soak up the warm rays of the sun in your own garden, gain strength and abstract from the vanity of the stone jungle.

Beautiful flower beds and neat paths make the area in front of the house well-groomed and attractive

In order for the territory to please the eye with green vegetation and look aesthetically attractive, it is necessary to think over the landscape design in front of the house to the smallest detail. The nature of the design of the site will undoubtedly tell the guests about the taste, understanding of the beautiful and the financial possibilities of the owner of a country house. Even a small area can be turned into a real paradise.

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Landscaping and flower beds: what are they and how to choose

Well-groomed and bright flowers can decorate any local area. They create a fabulous atmosphere and envelop the entire yard with a unique and delicate aroma. Before arranging a flower garden, the first step is to choose flowers for planting. It is necessary to take into account their growing conditions and biological characteristics. nine0003

Flower garden with hostas in the shady part of the garden

Lush flower bed with plants that love warmth and sun

Flower beds are divided into 4 groups, according to their flowering period:

Name Features Which flowers to choose
Springaria Plants bloom in spring. Scillas, primroses, crocuses, hyacinths, tulips, daisies, forget-me-nots.
Summer-autumn The flowering period of plants begins in summer and ends in late autumn. It is worth giving preference to perennials, free space can be filled with annuals. Suitable dahlias, carnations, gladioli, lilies and peonies.
Automalia Autumn flower beds that please the eye until the frost. Solidago, asters, geleniums, chrysanthemums.
All season Retains a beautiful appearance three quarters of the year, with the exception of winter. nine0048 Crocuses, roses, daisies, galanthus, salvias.

At the end of the warm season, the garden begins to lose its attractiveness, but the situation can be corrected by planting autumn-flowering plants

Flower beds used in landscaping:

  1. Mixborder is a kind of flower bed with an elongated asymmetric shape. The main thing when choosing plants for a mixborder is to take into account their height and growth rate. A flower bed decorated near shrubs or hedges looks incredibly attractive. nine0002 Mixborder of perennial grasses and shrubs

  2. Arabesques - placed in the center of the garden. The main feature is complex patterns, consisting not only of ornamental plants, but also small pebbles and other minerals.

    An arabesque is a name given to elaborately shaped flowerbeds in a garden plot

  3. Rosary - consists of different varieties of roses. Flowers are very demanding, so it makes sense to take care of soil drainage and the correct location of this area in advance.

    A rose garden is organized in a well-lit area

  4. Border - decorated with low-growing plants arranged in the form of continuous stripes. A flower border is planted along the paths near the house.

    Border of colorful petunias

This is only a partial list of flower garden varieties, with the help of which it is worth decorating the area in front of the house. For a wooden house, flower beds in a rustic style should be preferred. If the building is brick, then a mixborder or arabesques will look good against its background. When choosing the color scheme of the flower garden, pay attention to the style of the house, the density of planting plants, their height. For the background, plant tall flowers, emphasizing everything with medium and low-growing perennials. nine0003

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What parts and accessories to use

It all depends on your personal preferences and the plants growing on the site. Designers recommend wisely approaching the choice of accessories and their quantity. The abundance of details will overload the design. Look for small garden figurines or statues. They can be made of plaster, concrete, natural stone, ceramics and metal. Most often they are located along the paths or in close proximity to the plantations. nine0003

Many decorations can be made by hand, like this family of storks in a nest of branches

Or like these thoughtful stumps, and they can be either wooden or concrete

Complement the landscape design with vases or planters made of plastic. For country style, wooden barrels of various sizes are suitable. If the house and the adjacent territory are decorated in modern style, choose forged and plaster details.

A simple solution - hanging flower boxes under the windows

See alsoCreating a flower garden is one of the forms of creative self-expression

Several rules for designing a site

Consider the following before planting:

A flowerbed with coniferous plants will delight the eye all year round

Paniculata hydrangea will decorate the flower bed with lush clusters in the second half of the season and will stand until the very frosts

It's great if the territory of your site allows you to equip the so-called green room. This is a stylized outdoor space, in other words, a gazebo. The recreation area is equipped with wicker furniture, miniature tables and a large number of plants around the perimeter. To keep the furniture in good condition for as long as possible, consider a canopy.

Wooden gazebo with climbing roses

An original idea for organizing a recreation area in a concrete ring

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Properly selected ornamental plants for planting are a prerequisite for a beautiful design of the area in front of the house. Pay attention to the following:

  1. If you plant flowers in close proximity to the house, their color should match the color of the walls of the building.
  2. For a large area, use a large number of plants, for a small garden, choose small-leaved plantings. nine0012
  3. It is quite simple to visually expand the space: flora of cold shades is suitable for this purpose.
  4. Any owner of a private house would like the garden to look attractive not only in winter, but also in summer. Pay attention to plants that have a bright crown. This should include barberry and maple.

A well organized flower bed can successfully mask some architectural flaws

The choice of plants and their arrangement must match the style of the house

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Front garden design

Landscaping in front of the house includes the arrangement of the front garden. To make everything look neat, first arrange a path from the gate to the front doors, it is a key aspect of the design. The path can be made of concrete slabs, decorative or natural stone, clinker bricks, pebbles and wood. If desired, equip borders that prevent soil from washing out. nine0003

Rows of selected flowers and shrubs are planted along the path leading to the entrance

As for the plants themselves, various small shrubs should be preferred. They can be arranged in the form of a ball or any other shape. It is advisable to dilute the space with perennial undersized flowers that require a minimum of care.

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Visual enlargement of the plot

Designers recommend that you take the most responsible approach to choosing a track. It depends on it how solid and non-trivial the design of the site in front of the house will be. Enlarging the space is simple: you should avoid clear lines. The path should be winding and curved. nine0003

Curvy path looks more attractive

With the help of plants, you can also expand the space. The main thing is to avoid bright and flashy shades. For planting, choose flowers in pastel light shades: white, yellow, milky. To make the territory look attractive not only in summer, but also in autumn, give preference to plantings that will delight the eye until the very cold.

0034 Selection of trees

Plant cherries in the area. But do not place it in close proximity to the house, it will prevent sunlight from entering the rooms. In all other respects, there are solid pluses here: the tree is unpretentious, it looks quite attractive. Among other things, you will be provided with berries throughout the summer.

Cherry will decorate your garden with white flowers in spring

And in the summer he will treat you with delicious berries

Ornamental cherry, reminiscent of Japanese sakura, also looks beautiful

Many people plant junipers in front of their houses. According to ancient beliefs, the plant is able to protect the owner from evil forces and negative energy. In addition, juniper has a wonderful aroma and retains an attractive appearance until the very frost.

Unpretentious Cossack juniper is often planted in private gardens

The garden will not lose its attractiveness in winter if coniferous trees grow in it

Rowan, apple, acacia or even spruce - you choose. But remember that the trees must fit into the concept of the site and not stand out from the overall picture. Creating a paradise near a residential building is not so difficult - a little patience and good taste will help you equip the garden of your dreams. nine0003

It is better to choose trees and shrubs that grow in the wild in your area

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Video: simply beautiful front gardens

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Landscaping in front of the house: design ideas, photographs

Proximity to nature, calmness, silence, lack of fuss - that's what pushes urban residents to buy a country house. It becomes a cozy corner, pleasing to the eye with green vegetation after the stone jungle of megacities, a desirable place for spiritual and physical rest from the vanity of civilized life. nine0003

That is why such a question as landscaping in front of the house is thought out to the tediousness and the smallest details. After all, the nature of the design will be able to tell better than any words about the taste, understanding of beauty and financial capabilities of the owners of the estate. In addition to discreetly informing the occupant's preferences, expressive design will add color to the home, presenting it in a new light.

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The design of the site before the house: Interesting ideas

functions: serves as a boundary between private property and the street; decorates the house, complementing the overall "drawing" of landscape design. The following decorative elements will help to plant greenery and improve the territory:

When planning landscape design in front of the house, try to match all compositions to the style solution of the entire estate and the architecture of the buildings.

Flower garden: style and form

Organizing a flower garden is not as easy as it seems at first glance. There are rules here: the style and scale of the front garden should correspond to the architectural type of a country house, and color schemes should be chosen so that plants do not dominate the design, but do not fade. The first step is to decide on the entrance area. A straight, wide or narrow, winding path can be laid to the doors, surrounded on both sides by rows of flowers and plants. The choice of the latter is determined with an eye to the type of building: a laconic, architecturally restrained house will be in harmony with a bright, colorful flower bed, and a building with decorative excesses will be in harmony with a modest color scheme. nine0003

A well-chosen type of flower garden will be able to revive the landscape design in front of the house, as well as mask errors in architecture. The most optimal and common option is a mixborder. A variety of shapes, the possibility of planting plants of various types and sizes, the aesthetic "flow around" the building - all this makes the mixborder one of the successful forms of the front garden. The discount will look no less impressive - flowers planted with a ribbon and alternating in size. The large territory of the site allows you to turn to the help of curbs - low, dense plantings that grow on both sides of the track. nine0003

Selection of plants

If you are doing flower gardening for the first time, it is better to give up exotic plants - they need tireless attention and careful care. Give preference to trees, shrubs, perennial and annual flowers. Try to choose resistant, long-lasting plants of different varieties. Lilac, quince, barberry, viburnum, wild rose bushes will help to form a luxurious hedge, which will become not only an expressive decor of the estate, but also a flower garden fence. Curly compositions will be able to brighten up the severity of a metal fence or a low stone fence: grapes, honeysuckle, kirkazon, actinidia. You can breathe freshness and the spirit of aristocratic antiquity into the atmosphere with the help of seating of coniferous, undersized plants. The original decoration of the porch of the house will be plants in clay pots, flowering bushes of hydrangea or lavender, climbing flowers. nine0003

With the skillful alternation of spring, summer and autumn flowers, your front garden will bloom and smell sweet almost until the first snow.

Rules for planting plants

In order for the landscape design in front of the house to look aesthetically pleasing and non-trivial, when decorating a flower garden, do not forget about the rules for selecting plants:

Parts and accessories

Decorating your front yard is creative and fun. Having organized a flower garden, complete its idea with interesting accessories from the same design channel. Fine landscape compositions will be decorative vases and planters, wooden tubs and barrels (if the house is designed in country style), granite and concrete flowerpots (for modern style). Garden figurines and statues, large beautiful stones will help to add spice and originality to the flower garden. The main thing at the same time is not to overdo it with the number of decorative accessories, otherwise the design will take on a flashy and overloaded look. nine0003

Figurative decoration of bushes

Figurative cutting of bushes and hedges will become an aesthetic decoration of a country estate. They can be presented in the form of improvised gates, placed on both sides of the doors, making an interesting frame for the path leading to the main entrance. Bushes planted in the middle of the site will look extraordinary, creating something of a focal point for the overall concept of landscape design. The idea of ​​trimming ornamental shrubs is great in itself, but it can take a lot of effort and expense than a regular flower garden or lawn with garden paths. nine0003

Garden paths

One of the best ways to improve the area in front of the house is to lay garden paths. For this purpose, paving slabs, paving stones, bricks or natural stone are suitable. Laying out the path will help solve several problems at once:

Along the so-called sidewalks, you can plant flowers and plants, spread gravel or organize lawns.

Fountains and reservoirs

Fountains and artificial reservoirs, equipped on the site, will give it expressiveness, increase the level of humidity and help bring zest to the landscape design of a country house (photo confirms this). A mini-pond, a swimming pool, a murmuring waterfall will become a key design element, an author's exterior, a corner of peace and tranquility. There are no restrictions regarding the shapes, sizes and types of compositions, so feel free to experiment and create! nine0003

Green rooms

One of the fashion trends of recent years is the organization of stylized outdoor spaces. Green rooms, recreation areas, gazebos in the garden or front garden are equipped with light furniture, container plants, a table for tea drinking and lamps that give the whole composition an atmosphere of magic and comfort. It is advisable to cover such a “living room” with a roof in order to keep the furniture from the vagaries of the weather.

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