Maintaining your front yard is an excellent way to improve your home’s curb appeal. A well-kempt lawn speaks to the pride you take in your house’s appearance, and if you’re planning to sell, it can also contribute to the property’s value. Proper landscaping ensures that your home makes its best first impression. Before you start working on your yard, keep these dos and don’ts in mind to make the most of your outdoor space.

A Guide to Properly Landscaping Your Yard

Do:

Select effortless plants.

Keep the future in mind as you plan your outdoor layout. Think about plant maturity and how their positioning may affect neighboring foliage. Remember maintenance requirements, and how much time you can practically commit to the yard. Simple plants that don’t need much care, thrive in your region, and are aesthetically pleasing are ideal.

Work with designers.

A landscape designer will bring your vision of the ideal front yard to life. You may want to add a specific species of tree, or create pathways using decorative pavers. Designers experienced in residential landscaping can render blueprints that account for the finer details that can affect the health and integrity of your outdoor space, including exposure to sunlight, viewing points, and potential problem spots.

Add outdoor lighting.

Lights are not only an easy way to draw attention to your home but also to illuminate your landscaping. You might opt for some spotlights to brighten a pathway leading to your porch, or some strategically placed lighting to give your yard a vibrant look.

Don’t:

Create cluttered concepts.

While it’s a great idea to play with color and texture in your landscaping, it’s important to stay within some limitations so that the outdoor space doesn’t appear cluttered. Too many plants and features can backfire and detract from your curb appeal.

Forget about variety.

Variety is king when it comes to creating a visually appealing front yard design. Bear in mind that adding many of the same types of plant can hurt your gardening efforts if that plant leaches a specific nutrient from the soil. Opt for versatility so that all plants have a chance of equal survival.

Be too elaborate.

There’s nothing wrong with adding a water feature, a walkway, or a colorful detail if it makes sense to the design. Try not to impose any additions to your landscaping that might overwhelm the space or clash with your home.

The landscape designers at Glynn Young’s Landscaping & Nursery Center take great pride in bringing your vision of a beautiful front yard to life. They’ve served Lexington and central Kentucky for over 30 years, and focus on creating creative landscaping concepts that enhance your curb appeal and consider the area’s unique climate. Visit their garden center to get a firsthand idea of the types of trees and plants you might like to add to your property. Check out the company online to find out how they enhance your landscaping or call them at (859) 881-8111.