Friday, February 28, 2014

Front Of House And Backyard Landscape Suggestions

By Adah Determan


Landscaping ideas for front of house start with colour consideration. A limited colour scheme must be chosen if the house is neutral in colour. This is for the purpose of adding visual appeal.

For beige, grey and white houses, rich purple plants are great choices with a beautiful accent provided by the colour yellow. Red flowers with splashes of white blooms or silver foliage can be selected for a bolder presentation.

When you begin to do the actual landscaping, make sure you list all of the items you will need beforehand. Buy the right tools for the right job. Don't try to cut corners and skimp on materials. Make your backyard a place that you are proud to show visitors and guests to your home. A properly landscaped backyard will be a wonderful gathering place for parties and family events.

The placement of a modern bench in a corner makes an ideal place to pause and take in the space. The addition of a mirrored wall can add spice to this reflective section of a backyard.

Additional ideas for plantings can be provided by the architectural style of the home. A formal garden with low clipped boxwood hedges is a natural fit to a Victorian home. Your landscaping ideas for front of house can also go traditional. The classic look of a white picket fence with tidy evergreen foundation plantings is a simple way to add landscaping impact to a traditionally styled house. A few planters on the front porch can be included for a fuller impact. Growing clematis or climbing roses up a fence or planting flowering evergreen shrubs, e.g., dwarf rhododendrons, along the foundation can take your landscaping efforts up a notch.

Of course, all backyard landscaping ideas should start with your personal and family styles in mind. If possible, ask the whole family to brainstorm ideas for your backyard. This can help create a place that everyone in the family enjoys in their own personal way. It is a great way to spend time with your family, as well.




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