10 simple front yard landscape ideas

Coming up with simple front yard landscape ideas can be a challenge because there are so many options! In this article, we’ll list some of the top front yard landscaping ideas with photos and links so that you can make a better decision on your next front yard project. 

1) Plant perennials that flower each year for curb appeal

Perennials like the hibiscus, daylily and the ice plant will flower each year and the best part is they’ll last the winter! You can get perennials at your local garden store or nursery for a fair price of around $40-$60 each. This makes perennials an economical choice for your front yard landscape. 

2) Create a hammock station to lay in your front yard

Hammocking is a social activity that can be done almost anywhere. Creating a hammock station in your front yard is a great way to spend more time outdoors. Plus, since it’s in your front yard, you’ll see it more often - which means that you’ll be more tempted to enjoy your beautiful landscape more often! One option is to make your front yard into an aesthetic hammock oasis that brings you back to the beach! Another way you could incorporate this idea is to get a series of different colored hammocks to complete the rainbow or the colors of your favorite country!

3) Build a rock waterfall for white noise

Building a rock waterfall feature in your front yard is a great way to bring peaceful sounds to your doorstep on days when you can’t go on a hike. Another benefit is that a front yard waterfall can “drown out” background noise from noisy neighbors or nearby construction. Studies show that spending more time in nature can reduce stress, so it makes sense why heaps of homeowners are building serene waterfalls in their front yards! Plus, waterfall features take up less space than a pool, so they can prove to work as a solution for smaller yards.

4) Create a flower arch for a wow factor each spring

Creating a flower arch in your front yard will turn heads and bring you joy each day when you pull into your driveway! Those who want to go “all-out” with their front yard landscaping will have a blast with this project. There are so many flowers to plant in your front yard arch, you could even plant perennials that flower each spring.

5) Plant tulips to make your yard feel like the Netherlands tulips season

An abundance of tulips (60-100+) can add beautiful pops of color and curb appeal to your front yard landscaping! Many garden designers suggest planting 10+ tulips per square foot to make the most out of your project. You can make your front yard feel like the Netherlands during tulips season and bring sparks of joy to anyone who drives by your home in spring! Plus, you mighty attract beautiful hummingbirds and butterflies that you can watch while sitting on your front patio.  

6) Tame your hillside with a retaining wall

If your front yard has a steep hill, one landscaping solution is to tame the slope with a retaining wall. Retaining walls help protect your front yard from erosion and also break your landscape into sections to keep it organized. Retaining walls make it easy to know where to plant shrubs, trees, bushes, and flowers so you’ll have a more straightforward time with your gardening project. 

7) Terrace your front yard slope with Dirt Locker for erosion control

Terracing your sloped front yard with Dirt Locker is a great way to control erosion and irrigation. Dirt Locker Dirt Lockers has a stabilizing force that protects your hillside from nature’s destructive elements. Garden designers will use Dirt Lockers as terraced steps which is a creative way to get around the steep slope. 

8) Pick a sitting area with a bench or rocking chairs

Picking a sitting area is the main focus for your front yard landscaping project because you’ll spend a lot of your time relaxing in this area. A bench or rocking chair are great features for your sitting area so that you and your guests will be comfortable when hanging out outside.

9) Use lights to brighten your home exterior in the evening

Lighting your home and the front yard landscape can make a huge impact on how your home looks, especially at night. You can use solar-powered lights and lanterns to save money on electricity and be more environmentally conscious. 

10) Gather around the fire pit and roast marshmallows

If you live in a social neighborhood, you might consider putting a fire pit in your front yard so you can hang with some of the neighbors - especially during the fall season with the beautiful crisp air! Putting a fire pit in your front yard is a statement piece that invites family and friends for conversation or karaoke by the campfire.

Thanks for enjoying this article on simple front yard landscape ideas. We hope these simple ideas help you with your front yard landscape projects so you can spend more time enjoying your wonderful home! If you try one of these strategies for your front yard, shoot us an email with a picture so we can celebrate you on our blog!

Dirt Locker is a sloped landscaping solution for hillside backyards that experience erosion and irrigation issues. We're on a mission to solve your sloped yard's engineering issues with our simple product! Unlike retaining walls that require permits and inspections, the Dirt Locker can get your garden dirt locked and ready to load with fresh fruits and vegetables in a matter of hours. Visit our site DirtLocker.com to see hillside transformations from a variety of steepness levels. If you have any questions about this article, contact us and we will be happy to return your email within 2 business days. Thank you for reading.