A well-designed front yard makes a great first impression. It adds curb appeal, increases property value, and creates a welcoming space for visitors. Whether you're planting flowers, adding pathways, ...

And vice versa. You’ve heard it before: Choose the right plant for the right place, Cervoni says. Always read the plant tag or description before buying a plant so you give it the conditions it needs ...

Plants for porch landscaping do more than look pretty—they help frame your home and set the tone for what’s inside. Mix textures, colors and shapes for a front yard that feels thoughtful and inviting.

Your front yard is the first impression guests have of your home, and one of the most effective ways to enhance its curb appeal is by incorporating beautiful flower beds. Whether you have a green ...

Though any part of a yard can be landscaped, many homeowners put more effort into landscaping the front yard. This may be because the front yard is usually closest to the home's main entrance, and ...

Rebecca Brill is a writer whose essays have appeared in The Paris Review Daily, VICE, Literary Hub, and elsewhere. She runs the Susan Sontag's Diary and the Sylvia Plath's Food Diary accounts on ...

First impressions are important, so a stylish front yard brimming with gorgeous plants can transform what visitors think of your home. Terry Smithson, biodiversity manager and ecologist at the ...

Ground cover plants creep and spread attractively; they can act as a colorful statement or soften the appearance of a lawn-free yard. They grow no more than 3 feet above the ground and are easy to ...

Saguaro and senita cacti, and red-blooming Tecoma stans, boast appealing colors and textures in a resilient desert garden. Learn to choose the right plants for a drought-tolerant landscape front yard ...