Front Entry Courtyard
Perfect a Pathway Create an enchanting ambiance with lit pathways that cast a soft glow and lead the way for guests to walk. Not only will you set the mood perfectly, but it also makes it easy to see where you’re going once darkness falls. Stagger the lights on both sides of your pathway to create balance, and set them back slightly to illuminate the path as well as the surrounding landscape. “For pathway illumination, I’d advise using indirect lighting rather than an exposed bulb or lens,” Cox says. For example, the elegant pathway lights shown here create downward pools of light to illuminate the pathway and plantings at this Southwestern residence.
Illuminate an Entry Create a welcoming entry for guests with outdoor light fixtures designed to illuminate the front door. For a cohesive look, select a lighting fixture that complements the style and architecture of your home, whether that’s a minimalist wall sconce for a modern entry or a classic lantern pendant for a more traditional home. If you have a doorway leading out to an outdoor patio or seating area, entryway lights can be a nice touch here, too, and can blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor living spaces. “We’ve seen a sharp rise in interest in fully furnished outdoor spaces due to the pandemic and outdoor lamps and lanterns are definitely trending,” Cox says.
"La Petite Loire Valley Entry Gardens" by Lamberts The dreamy front landscape design was inspired by the home’s French Provincial architecture and is evocative of estate landscapes of the Loire Valley. There are several miniature gardens throughout that feel like their own little alcoves of natural beauty. “We wanted the garden to keep in step with the architecture, as if they’d grown up together,” says Paul Fields, director of design and owner of Lambert’s. Fields and his team had a major task ahead of them, painting the windows in Benjamin Moore’s Santorini Blue and cutting back the overgrowth before they even began planting. Then they gave the dining room spectacular views by filling a courtyard with various potted plants, myrtle topiaries in the windowsill, and a French limestone fountain from Pittet Architecturals. There’s also a vintner's garden to the right, reminiscent of a French meadow, and the former service drive was outfitted with a lush arbor of hyacinth vines to create a terrace-like space.
7 Ways to Create a Neighborly Front Yard https://www.houzz.com/magazine/7-ways-to-create-a-neighborly-front-yard-stsetivw-vs~20273340 Foster community spirit by setting up your front porch, paths and yard for social interaction Many of us find ourselves living in communities defined not by common acquaintances, knowledge and culture, but by geography or economics. Rather than knowing our neighbors from childhood, we may not know our neighbors at all. To create a sense of community, it’s often necessary to bring people together so they can get to know one another. By creating spaces where members of a neighborhood can mix naturally (at a safe distance), communities can become communities in the true meaning of the word — places where people not only live together, but care about and watch out for one another. Here are some ideas to help foster interaction with your neighbors on your sidewalk, in your front yard, on your walkway and on your front porch. 7. Add Social Seating Outfit your porch for sociability — the more comfortable you are, the more likely you are to linger. Tables that can hold food and drink provide another element of comfort. Space out seating so people can social...
7 Ways to Create a Neighborly Front Yard https://www.houzz.com/magazine/7-ways-to-create-a-neighborly-front-yard-stsetivw-vs~20273340 Foster community spirit by setting up your front porch, paths and yard for social interaction Many of us find ourselves living in communities defined not by common acquaintances, knowledge and culture, but by geography or economics. Rather than knowing our neighbors from childhood, we may not know our neighbors at all. To create a sense of community, it’s often necessary to bring people together so they can get to know one another. By creating spaces where members of a neighborhood can mix naturally (at a safe distance), communities can become communities in the true meaning of the word — places where people not only live together, but care about and watch out for one another. Here are some ideas to help foster interaction with your neighbors on your sidewalk, in your front yard, on your walkway and on your front porch. 6. Create a Hangout Space Do you like the idea of relaxing on the porch, watching and talking to neighbors who pass by, but don’t have a front porch? No problem. A seating area in the front garden, perhaps nestled amongst mature tree...
7 Ways to Create a Neighborly Front Yard https://www.houzz.com/magazine/7-ways-to-create-a-neighborly-front-yard-stsetivw-vs~20273340 Foster community spirit by setting up your front porch, paths and yard for social interaction Many of us find ourselves living in communities defined not by common acquaintances, knowledge and culture, but by geography or economics. Rather than knowing our neighbors from childhood, we may not know our neighbors at all. To create a sense of community, it’s often necessary to bring people together so they can get to know one another. By creating spaces where members of a neighborhood can mix naturally (at a safe distance), communities can become communities in the true meaning of the word — places where people not only live together, but care about and watch out for one another. Here are some ideas to help foster interaction with your neighbors on your sidewalk, in your front yard, on your walkway and on your front porch. 5. Create Interest With Plants What you would like the experience of your front garden to be for your friends and neighbors? Richly textured planting designs help define the mood of the garden. Consider using plants that are either n...
7 Ways to Create a Neighborly Front Yard https://www.houzz.com/magazine/7-ways-to-create-a-neighborly-front-yard-stsetivw-vs~20273340 Foster community spirit by setting up your front porch, paths and yard for social interaction Many of us find ourselves living in communities defined not by common acquaintances, knowledge and culture, but by geography or economics. Rather than knowing our neighbors from childhood, we may not know our neighbors at all. To create a sense of community, it’s often necessary to bring people together so they can get to know one another. By creating spaces where members of a neighborhood can mix naturally (at a safe distance), communities can become communities in the true meaning of the word — places where people not only live together, but care about and watch out for one another. Here are some ideas to help foster interaction with your neighbors on your sidewalk, in your front yard, on your walkway and on your front porch. 4. Light the Way This one is a no-brainer. A means of welcoming visitors to your home at night, good lighting also adds to safety and to the attractiveness of a front garden. When lighting the front walk, take care to eliminate pools...
7 Ways to Create a Neighborly Front Yard https://www.houzz.com/magazine/7-ways-to-create-a-neighborly-front-yard-stsetivw-vs~20273340 Foster community spirit by setting up your front porch, paths and yard for social interaction Many of us find ourselves living in communities defined not by common acquaintances, knowledge and culture, but by geography or economics. Rather than knowing our neighbors from childhood, we may not know our neighbors at all. To create a sense of community, it’s often necessary to bring people together so they can get to know one another. By creating spaces where members of a neighborhood can mix naturally (at a safe distance), communities can become communities in the true meaning of the word — places where people not only live together, but care about and watch out for one another. Here are some ideas to help foster interaction with your neighbors on your sidewalk, in your front yard, on your walkway and on your front porch. 3. Try the Funnel Effect Increasing the width of your home’s central path or stairway can help create a welcoming path to your door. Here, tiled stairs are double the width of the home’s porch opening to help direct movement upward. ...
7 Ways to Create a Neighborly Front Yard https://www.houzz.com/magazine/7-ways-to-create-a-neighborly-front-yard-stsetivw-vs~20273340 Foster community spirit by setting up your front porch, paths and yard for social interaction Many of us find ourselves living in communities defined not by common acquaintances, knowledge and culture, but by geography or economics. Rather than knowing our neighbors from childhood, we may not know our neighbors at all. To create a sense of community, it’s often necessary to bring people together so they can get to know one another. By creating spaces where members of a neighborhood can mix naturally (at a safe distance), communities can become communities in the true meaning of the word — places where people not only live together, but care about and watch out for one another. Here are some ideas to help foster interaction with your neighbors on your sidewalk, in your front yard, on your walkway and on your front porch. 2. Set the Fence Back Placing a low fence or wall back a few feet from the edge of the sidewalk allows room for planting, and plants provide visual interest for pedestrians. In addition to cheerful daisies like these, velvety plants ...
7 Ways to Create a Neighborly Front Yard https://www.houzz.com/magazine/7-ways-to-create-a-neighborly-front-yard-stsetivw-vs~20273340 Foster community spirit by setting up your front porch, paths and yard for social interaction Many of us find ourselves living in communities defined not by common acquaintances, knowledge and culture, but by geography or economics. Rather than knowing our neighbors from childhood, we may not know our neighbors at all. To create a sense of community, it’s often necessary to bring people together so they can get to know one another. By creating spaces where members of a neighborhood can mix naturally (at a safe distance), communities can become communities in the true meaning of the word — places where people not only live together, but care about and watch out for one another. Here are some ideas to help foster interaction with your neighbors on your sidewalk, in your front yard, on your walkway and on your front porch. 1. Shade the Sidewalk Consider placing a tree where it will shade the sidewalk to help create a pleasant environment and encourage walking and visiting among neighbors. Trees provide rain and sun protection, and temperature different...
Before and After: See 5 Dramatic Front Yard Updates https://www.houzz.com/magazine/before-and-after-see-5-dramatic-front-yard-updates-stsetivw-vs~90699656 These makeovers, including a parking-strip farm and an entertaining hub, elevate the typical front yard There’s so much you can accomplish with a front yard, whether it’s cultivating curb appeal or creating an outdoor living space that encourages neighborly interactions. Although the backyard is often the priority when it comes to outdoor renovation projects, as the 2017 U.S. Houzz Landscape Trends Study reveals, the front yard is in hot pursuit. See how five homeowners enhanced their outdoor living spaces by redesigning their front yards. 5. Midcentury Welcome Yard at a Glance Who uses it: James Judge and his husband, Andy Albrecht Location: Palm Springs, California Before: Although a driveway and a carport dominate the front yard of this midcentury modern home in the California desert, as is the case with many homes of the period, they didn’t preclude an opportunity to create a welcoming and attractive front yard that also tied in with the home’s era and location. “We had to bring it back to what it was meant to be,” says homeo...
Before and After: See 5 Dramatic Front Yard Updates https://www.houzz.com/magazine/before-and-after-see-5-dramatic-front-yard-updates-stsetivw-vs~90699656 These makeovers, including a parking-strip farm and an entertaining hub, elevate the typical front yard There’s so much you can accomplish with a front yard, whether it’s cultivating curb appeal or creating an outdoor living space that encourages neighborly interactions. Although the backyard is often the priority when it comes to outdoor renovation projects, as the 2017 U.S. Houzz Landscape Trends Study reveals, the front yard is in hot pursuit. See how five homeowners enhanced their outdoor living spaces by redesigning their front yards. 4. A Collection of Gathering Spaces Yard at a Glance Who uses it: Sacha McCrae; her husband, Rob; and their son, Josh Location: San Clemente, California Total size of front and back yards: 4,600 square feet (427 square meters) Before: Homeowner and landscape designer Sacha McCrae of Living Gardens Landscape Design lived in a home steps away from the beach, but her overgrown front yard didn’t allow her to take advantage of the coastal views. It also didn’t appear all that inviting to friends and...
Before and After: See 5 Dramatic Front Yard Updates https://www.houzz.com/magazine/before-and-after-see-5-dramatic-front-yard-updates-stsetivw-vs~90699656 These makeovers, including a parking-strip farm and an entertaining hub, elevate the typical front yard There’s so much you can accomplish with a front yard, whether it’s cultivating curb appeal or creating an outdoor living space that encourages neighborly interactions. Although the backyard is often the priority when it comes to outdoor renovation projects, as the 2017 U.S. Houzz Landscape Trends Study reveals, the front yard is in hot pursuit. See how five homeowners enhanced their outdoor living spaces by redesigning their front yards. 3. Enclosed Patio Retreat Yard at a Glance Who uses it: A retired couple Location: Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles Patio size: 558 square feet (51.8 square meters) Before: The midcentury home sits on a busy street in L.A.’s Brentwood neighborhood. With heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic passing by every day, the exposed patch of lawn didn’t get much use or provide a relaxing outdoor space for the homeowners. After: Architect Kurt Krueger transformed the front yard into a private outdoor...
Before and After: See 5 Dramatic Front Yard Updates https://www.houzz.com/magazine/before-and-after-see-5-dramatic-front-yard-updates-stsetivw-vs~90699656 These makeovers, including a parking-strip farm and an entertaining hub, elevate the typical front yard There’s so much you can accomplish with a front yard, whether it’s cultivating curb appeal or creating an outdoor living space that encourages neighborly interactions. Although the backyard is often the priority when it comes to outdoor renovation projects, as the 2017 U.S. Houzz Landscape Trends Study reveals, the front yard is in hot pursuit. See how five homeowners enhanced their outdoor living spaces by redesigning their front yards. 3. Enclosed Patio Retreat Yard at a Glance Who uses it: A retired couple Location: Brentwood neighborhood of Los Angeles Patio size: 558 square feet (51.8 square meters) Before: The midcentury home sits on a busy street in L.A.’s Brentwood neighborhood. With heavy pedestrian and vehicle traffic passing by every day, the exposed patch of lawn didn’t get much use or provide a relaxing outdoor space for the homeowners. After: Architect Kurt Krueger transformed the front yard into a private outdoor...
Before and After: See 5 Dramatic Front Yard Updates https://www.houzz.com/magazine/before-and-after-see-5-dramatic-front-yard-updates-stsetivw-vs~90699656 These makeovers, including a parking-strip farm and an entertaining hub, elevate the typical front yard There’s so much you can accomplish with a front yard, whether it’s cultivating curb appeal or creating an outdoor living space that encourages neighborly interactions. Although the backyard is often the priority when it comes to outdoor renovation projects, as the 2017 U.S. Houzz Landscape Trends Study reveals, the front yard is in hot pursuit. See how five homeowners enhanced their outdoor living spaces by redesigning their front yards. 2. Edible Parking Strip Yard at a Glance Who uses it: Tom Richardson and his wife Location: Wallingford neighborhood of Seattle Size: 1,000 square feet (93 square meters) Before: The land in front of Tom Richardson’s Seattle home, commonly called the parking strip or the hell strip, contained a lawn, but he wanted to make better use of the green space bordering his house. Richardson already grew many ornamental and edible plants in other areas of his yard, and after seeing many of his neighbors...
Before and After: See 5 Dramatic Front Yard Updates https://www.houzz.com/magazine/before-and-after-see-5-dramatic-front-yard-updates-stsetivw-vs~90699656 These makeovers, including a parking-strip farm and an entertaining hub, elevate the typical front yard There’s so much you can accomplish with a front yard, whether it’s cultivating curb appeal or creating an outdoor living space that encourages neighborly interactions. Although the backyard is often the priority when it comes to outdoor renovation projects, as the 2017 U.S. Houzz Landscape Trends Study reveals, the front yard is in hot pursuit. See how five homeowners enhanced their outdoor living spaces by redesigning their front yards.efore Photo 1. Colorful, Low-Water Beach Cottage Yard at a Glance Who uses it: Julie McMahon, Greg Fontana and their two young daughters Location: Manhattan Beach, California Lot size: 6,000 square feet (557 square meters) Before: The front yard of this Southern California beach house consisted of little more than crabgrass and some unmanicured shrubs surrounding a mature king palm tree. The homeowners removed the lawn and shrubs on their own before they hired landscape architect June Scott to r...
10 Ideas for a Front-Yard Edible Garden Your Neighbors Will Love https://www.houzz.com/magazine/10-ideas-for-a-front-yard-edible-garden-your-neighbors-will-love-stsetivw-vs~61948182 Choosing attractive, well-mannered plants and sharing the bounty will go a long way toward keeping the peace Adding edibles to the front landscape is a wonderful way to get more out of an urban or suburban lot. But not all neighbors are totally understanding of these less-than-common planting schemes. If you want to add fresh vegetables and fruit to your front yard while staying in your neighbors’ good graces, these 10 tips should help. 10. Share the Bounty The single best way to make your neighbors love your edible front yard? Sharing the harvest! Whenever your fruit tree or veggie patch starts going crazy, gather a basketful of goodies to take to your neighbor. Cut flowers or bundles of herbs also make lovely neighborly gifts.
10 Ideas for a Front-Yard Edible Garden Your Neighbors Will Love https://www.houzz.com/magazine/10-ideas-for-a-front-yard-edible-garden-your-neighbors-will-love-stsetivw-vs~61948182 Choosing attractive, well-mannered plants and sharing the bounty will go a long way toward keeping the peace Adding edibles to the front landscape is a wonderful way to get more out of an urban or suburban lot. But not all neighbors are totally understanding of these less-than-common planting schemes. If you want to add fresh vegetables and fruit to your front yard while staying in your neighbors’ good graces, these 10 tips should help. 9. Contain Your Tools Bags of soil, stray garden gloves and unused pots left lying about may be fine for the backyard when you’re too rushed to tidy up, but in the front yard, it’s important to keep things neat. An attractive toolshed or cabinet makes it easier to quickly put tools and supplies away.
10 Ideas for a Front-Yard Edible Garden Your Neighbors Will Love https://www.houzz.com/magazine/10-ideas-for-a-front-yard-edible-garden-your-neighbors-will-love-stsetivw-vs~61948182 Choosing attractive, well-mannered plants and sharing the bounty will go a long way toward keeping the peace Adding edibles to the front landscape is a wonderful way to get more out of an urban or suburban lot. But not all neighbors are totally understanding of these less-than-common planting schemes. If you want to add fresh vegetables and fruit to your front yard while staying in your neighbors’ good graces, these 10 tips should help. 8. Ensure Year-Round Interest One major difference between an edible garden in the front yard and one out back is that people will notice if the whole thing falls apart at the end of the summer (when most food crops are harvested). To keep your edible front yard looking good, it’s important to incorporate attractive perennials, evergreens, and structures like obelisks, tuteurs, paths and attractive fencing.
10 Ideas for a Front-Yard Edible Garden Your Neighbors Will Love https://www.houzz.com/magazine/10-ideas-for-a-front-yard-edible-garden-your-neighbors-will-love-stsetivw-vs~61948182 Choosing attractive, well-mannered plants and sharing the bounty will go a long way toward keeping the peace Adding edibles to the front landscape is a wonderful way to get more out of an urban or suburban lot. But not all neighbors are totally understanding of these less-than-common planting schemes. If you want to add fresh vegetables and fruit to your front yard while staying in your neighbors’ good graces, these 10 tips should help. 7. Plant an Edible Shrub Why have a plain old shrub when you can have a lovely blueberry bush that provides not only privacy and greenery, but berries for your morning smoothies and muffins as well? Be sure to plant your berry bushes where you can easily access them — perhaps along the fence line if you want your neighbors to be able to share the harvest.
10 Ideas for a Front-Yard Edible Garden Your Neighbors Will Love https://www.houzz.com/magazine/10-ideas-for-a-front-yard-edible-garden-your-neighbors-will-love-stsetivw-vs~61948182 Choosing attractive, well-mannered plants and sharing the bounty will go a long way toward keeping the peace Adding edibles to the front landscape is a wonderful way to get more out of an urban or suburban lot. But not all neighbors are totally understanding of these less-than-common planting schemes. If you want to add fresh vegetables and fruit to your front yard while staying in your neighbors’ good graces, these 10 tips should help. 6. Add a Dwarf Fruit Tree You don’t need room for an orchard to harvest fresh fruit from your own tree. Dwarf fruit trees will stay small when planted in the ground, but they can also be planted in large pots or espaliered against a fence if you are very short on space. Seek out advice on the best varieties for your climate.
10 Ideas for a Front-Yard Edible Garden Your Neighbors Will Love https://www.houzz.com/magazine/10-ideas-for-a-front-yard-edible-garden-your-neighbors-will-love-stsetivw-vs~61948182 Choosing attractive, well-mannered plants and sharing the bounty will go a long way toward keeping the peace Adding edibles to the front landscape is a wonderful way to get more out of an urban or suburban lot. But not all neighbors are totally understanding of these less-than-common planting schemes. If you want to add fresh vegetables and fruit to your front yard while staying in your neighbors’ good graces, these 10 tips should help. 5. Swap Ornamental Foliage for Edibles When you’re beginning to transition a traditional front garden to an edible landscape, you can replace purely ornamental foliage plants with lettuces, kale, Swiss chard or even rhubarb. These greens look just as lush as their ornamental counterparts, but they work even harder, providing fresh produce for your dinner table. Food safety note: Unless you have a tall fence around your front garden, there’s a good chance that some of the plants nearest to the sidewalk will get a “visit” from neighborhood dogs, making any edible plants i...
10 Ideas for a Front-Yard Edible Garden Your Neighbors Will Love https://www.houzz.com/magazine/10-ideas-for-a-front-yard-edible-garden-your-neighbors-will-love-stsetivw-vs~61948182 Choosing attractive, well-mannered plants and sharing the bounty will go a long way toward keeping the peace Adding edibles to the front landscape is a wonderful way to get more out of an urban or suburban lot. But not all neighbors are totally understanding of these less-than-common planting schemes. If you want to add fresh vegetables and fruit to your front yard while staying in your neighbors’ good graces, these 10 tips should help. 4. Attract Birds and Butterflies Pollinators like birds, bees and butterflies will help your garden be more productive. And who doesn’t love to spot hummingbirds and butterflies? Mix pollinator-attracting plants and a beautiful birdbath (bees, birds and butterflies all need water!) with your edibles for a colorful garden everyone will love. Good choices include bee balm, lavender, purple coneflower, salvia and verbena. Plant in clusters of three or more to attract more pollinator attention.
10 Ideas for a Front-Yard Edible Garden Your Neighbors Will Love https://www.houzz.com/magazine/10-ideas-for-a-front-yard-edible-garden-your-neighbors-will-love-stsetivw-vs~61948182 Choosing attractive, well-mannered plants and sharing the bounty will go a long way toward keeping the peace Adding edibles to the front landscape is a wonderful way to get more out of an urban or suburban lot. But not all neighbors are totally understanding of these less-than-common planting schemes. If you want to add fresh vegetables and fruit to your front yard while staying in your neighbors’ good graces, these 10 tips should help. 3. Let some Edibles Flower Without Harvesting Artichokes and chives, with their purple blooms, immediately come to mind as having beautiful blossoms when left to flower. Plant enough so you can let some flower without harvesting, and enjoy blooms not often seen in flower shops.
10 Ideas for a Front-Yard Edible Garden Your Neighbors Will Love https://www.houzz.com/magazine/10-ideas-for-a-front-yard-edible-garden-your-neighbors-will-love-stsetivw-vs~61948182 Choosing attractive, well-mannered plants and sharing the bounty will go a long way toward keeping the peace Adding edibles to the front landscape is a wonderful way to get more out of an urban or suburban lot. But not all neighbors are totally understanding of these less-than-common planting schemes. If you want to add fresh vegetables and fruit to your front yard while staying in your neighbors’ good graces, these 10 tips should help. 2. Wrangle Sprawling Plants in a Container Depending on the size of your front yard and the tolerance of your neighbors for the out-of-the-ordinary, you may want to avoid some of the more sprawling vegetable specimens. Zucchini, cucumbers, squash and tomatoes can easily get out of hand, and later in the season, their leaves tend to look a bit worse for the wear. But if you want to try some of the more space-intensive veggies, consider containing them in a raised planter to give the sprawling vines some structure (and stop them from invading the rest of your garden). 10 E...
10 Ideas for a Front-Yard Edible Garden Your Neighbors Will Love https://www.houzz.com/magazine/10-ideas-for-a-front-yard-edible-garden-your-neighbors-will-love-stsetivw-vs~61948182 Choosing attractive, well-mannered plants and sharing the bounty will go a long way toward keeping the peace Adding edibles to the front landscape is a wonderful way to get more out of an urban or suburban lot. But not all neighbors are totally understanding of these less-than-common planting schemes. If you want to add fresh vegetables and fruit to your front yard while staying in your neighbors’ good graces, these 10 tips should help. 1. Grow Gorgeous Veggies Deep purple eggplants and peppers, giant globe artichokes, frilly kale and rainbow chard are just as beautiful as purely ornamental plants, but they also provide delicious organic food for your dinner table.
So Long, Lawn: 6 Walkable Ground Covers to Consider https://www.houzz.com/magazine/so-long-lawn-6-walkable-ground-covers-to-consider-stsetivw-vs~95482236? These trample-proof, low-water plants can lower your water bill while greening up your garden A ground cover plant that can replace a traditional lawn grass often has to satisfy a wide range of criteria. Primarily, the plant must be walkable: It has to be very resilient, able to recover quickly from being trodden upon and also have a flat, low-growing habit — ideally without large clumps or twiggy branches. For lawn replacements or anything planted in large swaths, in a dry climate, we’re also looking for a ground cover that thrives in low-water conditions. Plus, we’d like it to be generally low-maintenance and look good year-round. While it’s tough to find many plants that fit every criterion on our list, the following six score high marks in almost all of those categories. They’re low-water, walkable ground covers that are friendly to feet and the environment. Gardeners in mild climates can plant ground covers now so they can establish over winter and be ready to spring into growth in the new year. In cold-winter climates, gar...
So Long, Lawn: 6 Walkable Ground Covers to Consider https://www.houzz.com/magazine/so-long-lawn-6-walkable-ground-covers-to-consider-stsetivw-vs~95482236? These trample-proof, low-water plants can lower your water bill while greening up your garden A ground cover plant that can replace a traditional lawn grass often has to satisfy a wide range of criteria. Primarily, the plant must be walkable: It has to be very resilient, able to recover quickly from being trodden upon and also have a flat, low-growing habit — ideally without large clumps or twiggy branches. For lawn replacements or anything planted in large swaths, in a dry climate, we’re also looking for a ground cover that thrives in low-water conditions. Plus, we’d like it to be generally low-maintenance and look good year-round. While it’s tough to find many plants that fit every criterion on our list, the following six score high marks in almost all of those categories. They’re low-water, walkable ground covers that are friendly to feet and the environment. Gardeners in mild climates can plant ground covers now so they can establish over winter and be ready to spring into growth in the new year. In cold-winter climates, gar...
So Long, Lawn: 6 Walkable Ground Covers to Consider https://www.houzz.com/magazine/so-long-lawn-6-walkable-ground-covers-to-consider-stsetivw-vs~95482236? These trample-proof, low-water plants can lower your water bill while greening up your garden A ground cover plant that can replace a traditional lawn grass often has to satisfy a wide range of criteria. Primarily, the plant must be walkable: It has to be very resilient, able to recover quickly from being trodden upon and also have a flat, low-growing habit — ideally without large clumps or twiggy branches. For lawn replacements or anything planted in large swaths, in a dry climate, we’re also looking for a ground cover that thrives in low-water conditions. Plus, we’d like it to be generally low-maintenance and look good year-round. While it’s tough to find many plants that fit every criterion on our list, the following six score high marks in almost all of those categories. They’re low-water, walkable ground covers that are friendly to feet and the environment. Gardeners in mild climates can plant ground covers now so they can establish over winter and be ready to spring into growth in the new year. In cold-winter climates, gar...
So Long, Lawn: 6 Walkable Ground Covers to Consider https://www.houzz.com/magazine/so-long-lawn-6-walkable-ground-covers-to-consider-stsetivw-vs~95482236? These trample-proof, low-water plants can lower your water bill while greening up your garden A ground cover plant that can replace a traditional lawn grass often has to satisfy a wide range of criteria. Primarily, the plant must be walkable: It has to be very resilient, able to recover quickly from being trodden upon and also have a flat, low-growing habit — ideally without large clumps or twiggy branches. For lawn replacements or anything planted in large swaths, in a dry climate, we’re also looking for a ground cover that thrives in low-water conditions. Plus, we’d like it to be generally low-maintenance and look good year-round. While it’s tough to find many plants that fit every criterion on our list, the following six score high marks in almost all of those categories. They’re low-water, walkable ground covers that are friendly to feet and the environment. Gardeners in mild climates can plant ground covers now so they can establish over winter and be ready to spring into growth in the new year. In cold-winter climates, gar...
So Long, Lawn: 6 Walkable Ground Covers to Consider https://www.houzz.com/magazine/so-long-lawn-6-walkable-ground-covers-to-consider-stsetivw-vs~95482236? These trample-proof, low-water plants can lower your water bill while greening up your garden A ground cover plant that can replace a traditional lawn grass often has to satisfy a wide range of criteria. Primarily, the plant must be walkable: It has to be very resilient, able to recover quickly from being trodden upon and also have a flat, low-growing habit — ideally without large clumps or twiggy branches. For lawn replacements or anything planted in large swaths, in a dry climate, we’re also looking for a ground cover that thrives in low-water conditions. Plus, we’d like it to be generally low-maintenance and look good year-round. While it’s tough to find many plants that fit every criterion on our list, the following six score high marks in almost all of those categories. They’re low-water, walkable ground covers that are friendly to feet and the environment. Gardeners in mild climates can plant ground covers now so they can establish over winter and be ready to spring into growth in the new year. In cold-winter climates, gar...
So Long, Lawn: 6 Walkable Ground Covers to Consider https://www.houzz.com/magazine/so-long-lawn-6-walkable-ground-covers-to-consider-stsetivw-vs~95482236? These trample-proof, low-water plants can lower your water bill while greening up your garden A ground cover plant that can replace a traditional lawn grass often has to satisfy a wide range of criteria. Primarily, the plant must be walkable: It has to be very resilient, able to recover quickly from being trodden upon and also have a flat, low-growing habit — ideally without large clumps or twiggy branches. For lawn replacements or anything planted in large swaths, in a dry climate, we’re also looking for a ground cover that thrives in low-water conditions. Plus, we’d like it to be generally low-maintenance and look good year-round. While it’s tough to find many plants that fit every criterion on our list, the following six score high marks in almost all of those categories. They’re low-water, walkable ground covers that are friendly to feet and the environment. Gardeners in mild climates can plant ground covers now so they can establish over winter and be ready to spring into growth in the new year. In cold-winter climates, gar...
So Long, Lawn: 6 Walkable Ground Covers to Consider https://www.houzz.com/magazine/so-long-lawn-6-walkable-ground-covers-to-consider-stsetivw-vs~95482236? These trample-proof, low-water plants can lower your water bill while greening up your garden A ground cover plant that can replace a traditional lawn grass often has to satisfy a wide range of criteria. Primarily, the plant must be walkable: It has to be very resilient, able to recover quickly from being trodden upon and also have a flat, low-growing habit — ideally without large clumps or twiggy branches. For lawn replacements or anything planted in large swaths, in a dry climate, we’re also looking for a ground cover that thrives in low-water conditions. Plus, we’d like it to be generally low-maintenance and look good year-round. While it’s tough to find many plants that fit every criterion on our list, the following six score high marks in almost all of those categories. They’re low-water, walkable ground covers that are friendly to feet and the environment. Gardeners in mild climates can plant ground covers now so they can establish over winter and be ready to spring into growth in the new year. In cold-winter climates, ga...
6 Front Yards That Balance Privacy With Curb Appeal https://www.houzz.com/magazine/6-front-yards-that-balance-privacy-with-curb-appeal-stsetivw-vs~138356200 Selective screens, layered plantings and low walls boost privacy but still keep yards welcoming to neighbors In the front yard, it can be challenging to strike a balance between presenting a welcoming exterior and providing privacy to homeowners. Wall-to-wall fences or tall hedges might offer the most privacy, but the fortress-like effect they create sends a less-than-inviting message to the neighborhood. On the other hand, a front yard without any privacy can feel too open and exposed, particularly if you live on a busy street or would like to include front yard seating. The following six front yards all fall somewhere in the middle, balancing a degree of seclusion from passersby while still presenting a welcoming view from the street. Welcoming Front Yard Patio As part of a larger landscape design for a Minneapolis home, Southview Design reconfigured the front yard to include a front courtyard where the homeowners could enjoy evening drinks and conversation with neighbors. “[The clients] wanted it to be inviting to surround...
6 Front Yards That Balance Privacy With Curb Appeal https://www.houzz.com/magazine/6-front-yards-that-balance-privacy-with-curb-appeal-stsetivw-vs~138356200 Selective screens, layered plantings and low walls boost privacy but still keep yards welcoming to neighbors In the front yard, it can be challenging to strike a balance between presenting a welcoming exterior and providing privacy to homeowners. Wall-to-wall fences or tall hedges might offer the most privacy, but the fortress-like effect they create sends a less-than-inviting message to the neighborhood. On the other hand, a front yard without any privacy can feel too open and exposed, particularly if you live on a busy street or would like to include front yard seating. The following six front yards all fall somewhere in the middle, balancing a degree of seclusion from passersby while still presenting a welcoming view from the street. Midcentury Modern Entry in Arizona A breeze-block screen offers partial privacy for this front entrance by Coffman Studio in Tempe, Arizona, but still provides a glimpse of the welcoming bright orange front door.Coffman Studio Setting the screen back from the street, aligned with the side of th...
6 Front Yards That Balance Privacy With Curb Appeal https://www.houzz.com/magazine/6-front-yards-that-balance-privacy-with-curb-appeal-stsetivw-vs~138356200 Selective screens, layered plantings and low walls boost privacy but still keep yards welcoming to neighbors In the front yard, it can be challenging to strike a balance between presenting a welcoming exterior and providing privacy to homeowners. Wall-to-wall fences or tall hedges might offer the most privacy, but the fortress-like effect they create sends a less-than-inviting message to the neighborhood. On the other hand, a front yard without any privacy can feel too open and exposed, particularly if you live on a busy street or would like to include front yard seating. The following six front yards all fall somewhere in the middle, balancing a degree of seclusion from passersby while still presenting a welcoming view from the street. Staggered Screens Before: If the original front yard of this Toronto home on the left had anything going for it, it was definitely private — albeit difficult to reach the front door through a tangle of vines and overgrown hedges. Green Apple Landscaping came up with a new plan for the entrance...
6 Front Yards That Balance Privacy With Curb Appeal https://www.houzz.com/magazine/6-front-yards-that-balance-privacy-with-curb-appeal-stsetivw-vs~138356200 Selective screens, layered plantings and low walls boost privacy but still keep yards welcoming to neighbors In the front yard, it can be challenging to strike a balance between presenting a welcoming exterior and providing privacy to homeowners. Wall-to-wall fences or tall hedges might offer the most privacy, but the fortress-like effect they create sends a less-than-inviting message to the neighborhood. On the other hand, a front yard without any privacy can feel too open and exposed, particularly if you live on a busy street or would like to include front yard seating. The following six front yards all fall somewhere in the middle, balancing a degree of seclusion from passersby while still presenting a welcoming view from the street. See-Through Fence Plus Grasses in Portland, Oregon A few subtle privacy-boosting design moves by Pistils Landscape Design + Build helped transform the front yard of this Craftsman home in Portland, Oregon. The first was the addition of an acid-etched concrete retaining wall to bridge the grade ...
6 Front Yards That Balance Privacy With Curb Appeal https://www.houzz.com/magazine/6-front-yards-that-balance-privacy-with-curb-appeal-stsetivw-vs~138356200 Selective screens, layered plantings and low walls boost privacy but still keep yards welcoming to neighbors In the front yard, it can be challenging to strike a balance between presenting a welcoming exterior and providing privacy to homeowners. Wall-to-wall fences or tall hedges might offer the most privacy, but the fortress-like effect they create sends a less-than-inviting message to the neighborhood. On the other hand, a front yard without any privacy can feel too open and exposed, particularly if you live on a busy street or would like to include front yard seating. The following six front yards all fall somewhere in the middle, balancing a degree of seclusion from passersby while still presenting a welcoming view from the street. Layered Plantings A combination of a porch and layered plantings makes for a charming, semiprivate front yard for this home in Austin, Texas. The planting design by B. Jane Gardens includes a mix of lower-water plants arranged in cascading heights. The lowest growers, such as silver carpet (Dy...
6 Front Yards That Balance Privacy With Curb Appeal https://www.houzz.com/magazine/6-front-yards-that-balance-privacy-with-curb-appeal-stsetivw-vs~138356200 Selective screens, layered plantings and low walls boost privacy but still keep yards welcoming to neighbors In the front yard, it can be challenging to strike a balance between presenting a welcoming exterior and providing privacy to homeowners. Wall-to-wall fences or tall hedges might offer the most privacy, but the fortress-like effect they create sends a less-than-inviting message to the neighborhood. On the other hand, a front yard without any privacy can feel too open and exposed, particularly if you live on a busy street or would like to include front yard seating. The following six front yards all fall somewhere in the middle, balancing a degree of seclusion from passersby while still presenting a welcoming view from the street. 1. Entry Courtyard in Los Angeles The original front yard of this bungalow in West Los Angeles consisted of a lawn running from the sidewalk to the porch. They hired garden designer Akiko Komori of Yard Maven to help them reimagine their front yard. The home is located a short block away from ...
10 Living Room Features Pros Always Recommend https://www.houzz.com/magazine/10-living-room-features-pros-always-recommend-stsetivw-vs~157511560 See the materials and details that design and remodeling pros say everyone should consider for their living space Kitchens and bathrooms get a lot of remodeling attention. But there’s been a surge of interest in living room updates in recent years. Many updates to living rooms are typically less expensive than the major changes often involved in kitchen and bathroom renovations. And the pandemic has changed the way many people want to live in their homes. That often starts with updating the living room. With that in mind, we reached out to more than 50 home design and remodeling professionals and asked them which living room features they always recommend to homeowners. Here are the must-have features that came up again and again. 10. Ceiling Treatment A lot of living room design centers around elements close to the ground. But pros urge homeowners to consider what’s above too. Attractive ceiling features like coffered millwork, beams or even statement light fixtures will make a room feel complete. “We always try to incorporate a genero...
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