One of the things I look at for hours and hours and hours is front yard garden designs.
Yes, it’s a little niche but oh-so-addicting for sure.
The more I looked at front yard ideas, the more excited I was about giving my curb appeal a makeover.
Do you feel the same too? Maybe your front garden is non existent or just needs a pick-me-up.
What’s great about these garden ideas is you don’t need to be master gardner (that’s certainly not me) or spend every free weekend digging in the dirt to landscape the front of the home.
Here are some of my favorite effortless front yard garden ideas straight from either TikTok or Instagram (my two favorite places!).
How to Design Your Front Garden (Beautiful Flowers with Big Impact)
When looking at your front garden, think about how you want it to feel when walking by it.
Do you want it to feel bright and cheerful? Or, calm and peaceful? Maybe just full of color and life?
Once you have that figured out, pick a few types of flowers that you love looking at.
Try planing in small groups, so instead of one flower here and there, you get big pops of color that really stand out.
Choose plants and flowers that are easy to take care of. I like hostas as they are pretty low maintenance all year round.
Then, all you need are some bright flowers to plant in between your hostas.
And don’t forget a little mulch to keep your flowers happy!
Front Landscaping Design Ideas for Small Yards
If you’re stuck with a small yard, there are a few ways you can keep your garden beautiful and simple.
First, choose a few key plants instead of packing in too much. This will help your space feel open, not crowded.
My mother-in-law uses two Peony bushes to anchor her front garden. Next to the plants she plants tulips or other smaller plants to add depth.
You can also use raised beds or platforms to add some height and make the most of the small area.
If you want to make your front yard feel more inviting, you can always add a little path made of stepping stones or gravel.
This is a big of a project but with some help, it’ll go by fast.
I like the idea of using plants of different colors and textures to keep things interesting without making it feel cluttered.
But what if you don’t really have a front yard to plant a garden in?
Landscaping Your Home With No Front Yard
Just because your home doesn’t have a front yard to put a garden in doesn’t mean you’re left out of beautifying your space!
If you don’t have a front yard, focus on areas like your porch, steps, or entryway to make things bright and welcoming.
Plotted plants are your best friend when you don’t have a front garden! Pick a few sturdy ones in different sizes and group them by your door.
You can also hang planters beside your door if you don’t want to use up space on your steps or porch.
And if you’re short on ground to plant in, window boxes are a great way to add flower or greenery.
Or, and hear me out, use a combination of these ideas to really brighten up the front of your home!
Planting for the Season
Okay, I’ll admit, the first year of planting my garden wasn’t perfect.
I picked out a bunch of beautiful flowers and planted them with no problems.
They looked beautiful!
Except they all bloomed and died within the few weeks, leaving my front yard garden looking a little sad come mid-summer.
That’s when I learned how to mix flowers that bloom at different times of the year so there’s always something pretty to look at.
Plan out your garden so there’s an even mix of spring flowers, summer bloomers, and late-season plants.
This way, once one flower starts to fade, another is just getting started and keeps the yard feeling full and colorful.
Here are some examples to give you an idea of what I’m talking about:
- Tulips and daffodils in the spring – perfect for that first pop of color after winter!
- Daylilies in the summer – they’re basically hands-off when it comes to care and bloom through the summer.
- Mums for early fall – great for late-season color and super easy to take care of.
If you mix flowers like these together, you’ll always have something blooming from early spring all the way into fall.
The Best Effortless Flowers to Plant
So, we’ve talked about how to put together an effortless garden, but what flowers are actually effortless?
I mentioned tulips, daffodils, hostas, daylilies, and mums above but here are some more of my go-to faves that pretty much take care of themselves:
- Black-Eyed Susans: These flowers are bright and cheerful (and they handle heat and dry spells like champs).
- Coneflowers: These are tough, bloom like crazy, and even attract butterflies!
- Zinnias: These grow fast, bloom all summer, and don’t mind a little neglect.
- Hyacinths: This flower smells absolutely amazing and adds a nice burst of color early in the season.
Plant a few of these, and you’ll have a garden that looks like you spend hours on it (even if you don’t!).
Easy Tips to Keep Your Garden Looking Beautiful
Even though we’re taking about effortless front yard gardens, your blooms are still going to need a little TLC!
Here are some easy tips I stick to:
- Water your plants early in the morning if you can, so they stay happy during the hot summer days.
- Pull a few weeds as you walk by. Little bits here and there add up!
- Use mulch or ground cover to keep weeds away. Plus, mulch will help the soil hold moisture.
- Snip off dead flowers (they call it deadheading but it’s not as scary as it sounds!) to encourage more blooms to grow.
Just a little bit of attention here and there will make a huge difference for your garden!
Front Garden Ideas That I Absolutely Love
Like I said, I can look at fronts of houses for hours and hours. So, here are some front garden ideas I love.
Plants + Shrubs
Hanging Plants in the Front Garden
Small and Cute Flower Garden
Succulents + Cactus
Tulip Flower Border
Make Your Front Yard Beautiful Without All the Work
You don’t need hours and hours to create a front yard that makes people slow down and smile.
With an hour or two here and there, you can create a cozy or vibrant front garden.
I hope these tips were helpful!
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