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A front yard garden bed isn't complete until it's been edged, and rocks are a brilliant way to do that. This design has flat rocks stacked over each other, but medium-sized river rock or a variety ...
Your front yard is your home's first impression, so of course you'd want to ensure it's a good one. From flowers to trees, ...
Native plants in a front-yard garden can support wildlife. There might not be room to plant a prairie, but a couple of native shrubs or some native perennials could still provide some shelter ...
This gorgeous shrub has been a front yard favorite for generations, generally grown as an accent plant, loose screening hedge, or for bordering garden paths to best enjoy the wonderful fragrance.
Don't have a green thumb? Here are some great landscaping options that don't require planting. Not a fan of gardening or ...
It’s easy to get excited and plant too many flowers, shrubs, or trees. However, overcrowding can make your front yard landscaping look messy and overgrown. Plants need space to grow and breathe.
Hanging plants lend dimension and whimsy to a small front yard. Try hanging multiple plant hangers full of vibrant flowers at different heights for a playful and festive take on landscaping.
Advocate staff photo by ELIOT KAMENITZ -- Some of the ground cover in Lois Henry's yard in a mutual garden she shares with Rachael DePauw in New Orleans, La., Tuesday, June 30, 2015.