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Front Yard Landscaping Ideas

Create amazing curb appeal with AI-generated front yard landscaping designs that make lasting first impressions.

Real Budget Breakdown

What you can actually achieve with front yard at different price points.

🌱Weekend Project
$300-800
Curb Appeal Quick Fix

Maximum visual impact for minimal investment. Focus on what people see first.

What you get
  • Fresh mulch for all beds (8-12 bags)
  • Edge all beds crisply
  • 2-3 colorful plants flanking the front door
  • One statement pot or urn at entry
  • Solar address light or path stakes
The result

"Instant polish. The house looks cared-for and welcoming."

🌿Solid Investment
$3,000-10,000
Proper Foundation Planting

Replace dated or overgrown landscaping with a cohesive, properly scaled design.

What you get
  • Remove old overgrown shrubs
  • New foundation planting design (10-20 plants)
  • Defined walkway edging
  • Low-voltage landscape lighting (6-10 fixtures)
  • Irrigation for new plantings
  • Fresh sod or lawn repair as needed
The result

"Looks professionally designed. Adds 5-10% to perceived home value."

🌳The Dream
$15,000-40,000+
Complete Curb Appeal Renovation

Reimagine the entire front yard with new hardscaping and mature plantings.

What you get
  • New or widened walkway (flagstone, pavers, or stamped concrete)
  • Porch or stoop renovation
  • Mature specimen trees for instant impact
  • Full landscape design with year-round interest
  • Driveway edging and entrance feature
  • Smart irrigation and lighting systems
  • Address monument or custom mailbox
The result

"Show-stopping curb appeal. Neighbors ask for your landscaper's number."

* Costs are estimates for a typical suburban lot. Your mileage may vary based on location and existing conditions.

The Honest Truth

Every design choice has tradeoffs. Here's what nobody tells you.

What's Great

  • Immediate ROI—curb appeal directly impacts home value (5-11% increase documented)
  • First impression for every guest and passerby
  • Relatively small area means changes are affordable
  • You see it every time you come home—daily enjoyment

The Reality Check

  • Everyone has an opinion—neighbors, HOA, your mother-in-law
  • Public-facing means you can't hide mistakes
  • Theft risk for nice pots, plants, and decor
  • Street trees and utilities limit what you can plant
  • Parking and guest access constrains design options
Perfect for

Homeowners preparing to sell, or anyone who takes pride in their home's appearance

Skip if you're

Those who prefer privacy-focused gardening or want to experiment with unconventional styles

From People Who've Done This

I landscaped my front yard and wish I had...

1

Checked the mature size of shrubs—my 'dwarf' hollies are now blocking all my windows

2

Planned for how it looks in winter—it's gorgeous in June and embarrassing in January

3

Considered sight lines when backing out—that cute ornamental grass is a safety hazard

4

Thought about maintenance—I chose high-maintenance plants for the most visible part of my property

5

Added lighting from day one—my beautiful landscaping disappears after dark when I'm actually home to see it

Learn from others' experience. Use DreamzAR to visualize before you commit.

AI Design Prompts

AI Prompts for Your Front Yard

Use these prompts with DreamzAR's Chat with AI feature to instantly generate front yard design ideas. Just copy a prompt and paste it in the app!

1

Boost my home's curb appeal with a welcoming front yard design featuring colorful plantings

2

Design a modern front yard with clean lines, ornamental grasses, and minimal lawn

3

Create a front yard that frames my front door beautifully with symmetrical plantings

4

Transform my dated front yard landscaping into a fresh, contemporary design

5

Show me a low-water front yard with drought-tolerant plants and gravel accents

6

Design a front yard with a defined walkway, landscape lighting, and seasonal color

7

Create a cottage-style front yard with roses, perennials, and a picket fence

8

Transform my plain front lawn into a welcoming garden with foundation plantings

9

Design a front yard that looks great in all four seasons with evergreen structure

10

Show me a pollinator-friendly front yard with native flowers and minimal grass

Visualize Your Front Yard

Upload a photo of your front yard and see it transformed with AI-powered design.