Where hardscape doesn’t exist, use a lawn edger or shovel to cut into the grass or dirt along your spray paint line to create ...

You can sketch out a plan based on your usable space and how you hope to use it. Place taller trees and shrubs toward the back, medium-sized plants in the middle, and low-growing flowers or ground ...

There's something of a renaissance happening in the design of front yards recently. Sure, we've always wanted curb appeal for front yards - a neat lawn, some seasonal color maybe - but always in aid ...

If front yard landscaping ideas with rocks and mulch aren't the first thing that springs to mind when planning a front yard reset, take inspiration from the fact it's a fast, easy and budget-friendly ...

Rebecca Brill is a writer whose essays have appeared in The Paris Review Daily, VICE, Literary Hub, and elsewhere. She runs the Susan Sontag's Diary and the Sylvia Plath's Food Diary accounts on ...

Saguaro and senita cacti, and red-blooming Tecoma stans, boast appealing colors and textures in a resilient desert garden. Learn to choose the right plants for a drought-tolerant landscape front yard ...

Just as every house has a personality — whether it’s a ranch, bungalow, Queen Anne, Tudor, Cape Cod or any other architectural style — the landscape that surrounds it has a personality, too, ...

We earn a commission from partner links on Forbes Home. Commissions do not affect our editors' opinions or evaluations. If your home’s curb appeal isn’t making a great first impression, it’s time to ...

Soft details like flowers, grasses, and shrubs all get plenty of attention when landscaping a yard, but don’t underestimate the power of rock. From large stones that serve as focal points to loose ...

Every block has one house that shines a little brighter than the others, and with these DIY landscaping ideas, that property can be yours. Whether you’re after curb appeal or crave an oasis of an ...

There’s so much you can accomplish with a front yard, whether it’s cultivating curb appeal or creating an outdoor living space that encourages neighborly interactions. Although the backyard is often ...

After years of creating backyard oases, it's the front yard's turn to be the star. In 2026, designers and DIYers should focus ...