Tag: Front
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With the right small front garden ideas, you can create an inviting first impression for guests, and grow a variety of plants. Your front garden ideas are key to maximizing your home’s curb appeal, and have the power to transform it into a warm and welcoming place to be. ‘People need people,’ says garden designer…
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Don’t write off your tiny yard. Even the smallest outdoor spaces are worthy of intentional landscape design. After all, these areas are extensions of your home—and your front yard in particular lends a first impression to both passersby and guests. When coming up with small front yard landscaping ideas, ask yourself what elements will allow…
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First impressions matter. The front door and porch reflect who you are and how guests, passersby, and neighbors perceive your home and the welcome they will receive there. So give the outside and front door the TLC and attention it deserves, too. You don’t even need to spend a lot of time or money doing…
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Our front yards set the scene for the rest of our homes – after all, first impressions count. But, not only can they add curb appeal, they can also be a means to create privacy, allowing your plot to feel less exposed to passers-by. Whether it’s subtly screening windows from street view or defining the…
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When children are shown plants and taught how to identify them, they’re encouraged to see more than just flowers. They look at textures, leaf shape, patterns in the bark. All of these things are what makes a tree beautiful, even when it doesn’t have a big show of blooms. And in a front garden, somewhere…
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Are you looking to give the front of your plot a bit more purpose? Growing crops is a great way to utilize the space, and can elevate its aesthetics, too. There are lots of ways to incorporate edibles into a front yard, even if you only have a small patch to play with. Many fruits…
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When it comes to gardening, we tend to put all our attention on the main part out back and ignore our front gardens. This shouldn’t be the case, especially as it’s the very first impression visitors get of the house and provides the main note of greenery when it comes to city gardens. However much…
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1 Bird of Paradise Plants Nugroho Ridho//Getty Images Give your entrance a tropical vibe with a bird-of-paradise plant. They can grow in sun or shade, although if you get an orange bird-of-paradise, you’ll want to put it in direct sunlight to really bring out the color of the blooms, according to Costa Farms. If you…
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Every item on this page was chosen by a Veranda editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. Nick Mele American Boxwood Shrub Now 13% OffCredit: Fast Growing Trees Is there anything more stately or classic than a pair of gently rounded front door shrubs like boxwoods? And don’t…
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They may not reach towering heights, but small trees can still pack a big punch in your landscape. The following list includes varieties that offer beautiful flowers, attractive fall foliage, and even colorful fruit. Whether you’ve got a modest-size yard or are just looking for a tree that won’t take up a ton of space,…