The front yard landscape plays an important role in the perceived value of your property. For this reason, it's essential to use forethought and to take special care in considering an appropriate design. For curb appeal and overall value, less is definitely more. Your front yard is most often viewed from the street. This distance provides a big-picture view of your yard. The challenge is in framing your home tastefully with manicured, graceful shapes.
The front yard should appear clean, green, and tidy. This is not the place for leggy perennial flowers and clutter. Remember, from
the distance of the road, volumes of small-scale flowers and plants will look chaotic and messy. Go for simple, large, dramatic elements
in smaller numbers. Don't overload the senses with too many tiny details. Spring bulbs and a few, tastefully placed flowers can enhance
the front yard, but try to keep it understated. Often, flowers can be far more effective in window boxes, hanging baskets or pots.
And don't worry, there will be many opportunities for flower gardening in the backyard. For the front yard landscape, you’ll want
to research evergreen bushes and ornamental trees that are appropriate for your zone.