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Many people take time and make a big effort to design their back yard, but do not even bother to design their front yards. Your front yard is the first chance you have to make an impression on people, and it pays off to have a good front garden design, because it not only makes you feel good about getting home, but it also adds value to the house.
In my opinion, front garden design should not be as impressive as when you design your back yard. It is not necessary to include as many features as in your back yard, but a good front garden design will work to connect the two gardens together, in a way. A good front garden design will have fewer elements, though, maybe only one sculpture or statue, just to break the monotony of plants or bushes, but it is not likely that you will use seats pergolas or any other big garden structure in the front garden design, for instance. You can add a sculpture or a water feature such as a small fountain to the front garden design, just to make a difference. The rest is for the back yard.
Probably the best thing you can do to have an effective front garden design is to include a nice variety of plants, with different characteristics, that can play a contrast in your front garden. Designing with plants is fun, and a very creative way of designing with a certain effect in mind. For a stunning fall garden, for example, make sure you include dwarf maple trees, or small bushes that turn bright red in the fall. If you intersperse these with perennial, ever.green plants, you will create a play of contrast that will be extremely ornamental and very attractive!
As mentioned before, a fountain or small water feature is also an interesting option for your front garden design. it will also attract birds and other wildlife! Shop around to see what fountains are available, or, if you are bold enough, design your own! You will need an electric connection to plug the pump that will keep the water of your fountain running, so bear that in mind when deciding where and how to place it.
Another interesting tip for front garden design is to consider overgrowth. This means that certain plants look lovely when first planted, but can become too big too soon (especially for a front garden). Bear this in mind when choosing your plants. Go to garden centers and talk to experts, who will also give you a clear idea on how much maintenance work each plant needs. Also consider the fact that you will need to keep your front garden clear (so you can clearly see who is a the gate, for example).
As you can see, planning and designing your front garden is as important as planning your back yard. The difference will rely on the quantity of elements you use and on the need for a clear view from inside the house, all the way to the gate. If these two considerations are met, your front garden design will be successful and will provide a lot of joy!
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Author Bio Box: Patricia Wainwright
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