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\u201cAll gardening is landscape painting.\u201d – <\/em> William Kent<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Landscaping transforms your property into a stunning creation that welcomes people in. It\u2019s the difference between a dull property you don\u2019t notice and one that\u2019s abundant with curb appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adding some landscaping to your property<\/a> can increase its value by up to 13%<\/a>, so it makes for a great home improvement project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So what does your landscaping look like? Perhaps the front of your home<\/a> could use some flower beds. Or your backyard could benefit from some raised garden beds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try these simple landscaping ideas on your property and give it a long-overdue facelift. Start on one side of your home and work your way around until you\u2019ve created a cohesive landscaping look around your entire home.<\/p>\n\n\n

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1. Maximize Backyard Potential with Smart Landscaping<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It doesn\u2019t matter if you have a large or small backyard, the right landscaping can make or break the space. Create a landscape design that embraces what you already have, such as building off your patio or hardscape<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Curved
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You could turn your small yard into an oasis with flowering bushes along the walkway and large plants around the perimeter. For larger backyards that have a large patio or deck, you can place planters.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You could have a small one that\u2019s full of fresh herbs. Or you could have a larger one that runs along one of your fences. Use it to grow fresh vegetables and greens. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Enhance Curb Appeal<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your home’s curb appeal<\/a> can make or break how others see and value your home. Plant perennials and native plants around your home’s exterior. These plants will look beautiful throughout the year and year after year. This makes them lower maintenance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Patio
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\"Wooden
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\"House
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\"Tranquil
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Add flower beds along the front of your home. This helps to frame your house and add color. If you live in an arid climate, you can use grasses instead. These are hardy and will thrive with less water. Frame these beds with a decorative stone edging<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Create Privacy and Beauty with DIY Landscaping Structures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While you could hire professionals to come in and redo your landscaping for you, this isn\u2019t necessary. With a bit of labor and know-how, you could build a pergola to cover your patio, a fence around your property for privacy, and a trellis for growing plants that vine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Patio
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\"Rustic
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\"Upcycled
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Before you get started, come up with a landscaping design. Plan out your projects and work your way through them one by one. This will take some time but also helps prevent you from becoming overwhelmed or over budget. It helps to create a scale drawing of your backyard and then sketch in your ideas. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Enhane Front Yard Charm with Floral Accents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Boost the curb appeal of your home with plenty of flowering plants. Larger front yards could have an island flower bed in the middle of the yard. Smaller yards can benefit from a small flower bed that lines the front of the house. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Vibrant
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\"Suburban
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\"Residential
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If you have a front porch<\/a>, place flower pots on it. You could hang flower boxes on the railing. You could also have hanging planters. This creates a more welcoming presence for those that visit you. With these plants, you can use annuals. Then change them out with the seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. Expanding Your Garden: Diverse Produce and Raised Beds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you love gardening, then consider expanding your small garden into one that’s much larger. You could have a vegetable garden in one area, another for growing greens, and another for fruits. This would give you a variety of fresh produce throughout the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Use raised garden beds to make caring for your plants easier. You won\u2019t have to dig around on the ground, and you can better control the soil composition. Build your beds out of stone, wood, metal, or anything else that will create the right look for the garden style you\u2019re aiming for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. Select the Ideal Grass for a Lush Lawn<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Having a lush green lawn is the hallmark of beautiful landscaping for many people. The trick is choosing the right grass for your climate and region. While grass may sound expensive, it\u2019s actually one of the most affordable cheap landscaping ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\"Scenic
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\"Victorian
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Think about the amount of light and water your yard gets. Then consider the yearly temperatures. You want to choose a grass that can thrive in these conditions. Otherwise, you\u2019ll be fighting nature to keep it alive. Nothing is worse than dead grass that\u2019s crispy and brown. Care for your lawn with regular mowing, weed killing, and fertilizing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Effortless Landscaping with Low Maintenance Designs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t enjoy gardening or are too busy to regularly maintain your landscaping, then you need to strategically choose low maintenance designs. Instead of choosing plants that need regular trimming and pruning, choose a dense ground cover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Landscaped
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\"Modern
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\"Stone
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\"Home
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If you have a large deck or patio, place potted plants around the perimeter. Choose ones that flower or are small shrubs. They\u2019ll only grow as big as the pot you put them in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t want to deal with any plants, you can skip them altogether. Build a rock garden instead. Place large boulders around the yard and then surround them with pea gravel or sand. Use large stepping stones to create a walkway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See more low maintenance landscaping ideas for your home here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n