Creating a tiny front yard for your home is the ideal way to make a big impression. When people walk by, they will stop to admire your front yard and possibly do some small shopping or stopping by to ask you questions. This kind of effect can be had on just about any size of property. There are many different ways to accomplish this, but here are my top three suggestions.

One: Planting shrubs is the best way to create a tiny front yard. Most people think of trees when someone says that they want a “yard”. Trees are beautiful to behold, and when well-maintained, add a lot of character to a property. But, they do take up a lot of room. Plus, there is no way to place a tree in front of a home without making it too crowded. A better option is to plant shrubs, and then use smaller plants and planters around them.

Two: Use containers. Not only do these hold more soil and plants than regular pots, but many are food-safe and environmentally friendly. Many are made of recycled plastics that can be found at a nursery or garden shop. You can create your own tiny front yard by simply placing containers on the ground along with some potting soil. These five small front yard gardening ideas will give you an idea of how to go about this.

Three: Use smaller plants in your landscaping design. Since you have less space, you will want to use other areas of your yard for smaller plants. These plants can be used as climbers, as specimen plants, or even placed in the ground to create your own unique type of wild flower garden. Plants like these can be found at a nursery or garden store. To give your tiny front yard some added character, consider creating a focal point using one or two of these plants.

Four: Keep it simple. When you use plants in your landscaping design, make sure to keep it simple. You don’t have to have flowers in your front yard if you don’t want to, but it’s important that you take advantage of the space that you have. Don’t fill up the area with too much foliage or trees just to create a focal point. These are some of the best tiny front yard landscaping ideas, which will help to add curb appeal to any home.

Five: Use natural materials. Instead of using plastic, use wood, stone, or decorative concrete in your landscape designs for small front yards. These materials will bring a natural beauty to the area and will also provide curb appeal. Natural materials are beautiful and they blend well into the surroundings.

Six: Plant plants that are in season. Many people think that perennial plants should be avoided because they don’t flower for a long time. While this is true, there are plants that bloom year round that can be planted in your front garden and look beautiful year-round. Spring flowers are beautiful and easy to maintain, while fall flowers are beautiful in the winter and early spring. These plants will keep growing year-round if they are maintained properly.

Seven: Be careful about where you plant your grass. When you are landscaping your small front yard, be careful not to plant the grass too close together. This can make the yard look very crowded and it will also be hard on the grass. Be sure to place your grass further apart so that it looks more open and free-flowing.

Eight: Do not plant too many shrubs or plants in one spot. One good thing about landscaping your small front yard is that there are many different kinds of plants and shrubs to choose from. Allowing you to mix and match different types of plants will allow you to get a yard that is both unique and beautiful. The key is to think carefully about what you would like your yard to look like before you place anything in it.

Nine: Be careful when choosing what type of flower you want to have in your front yard. Some flowers look better than others do. For example, you may think that blue flowers are great, but they will wash out the colors that you want to show on the street side of your house. In order to make sure that your flowers are showing up on the street side, be sure to place flowers in pots that are on the street side of the house. This will allow the colors to pop out more on the front yard.

Ten: Be sure that you walk your dog on your front yard on a regular basis. A great way to create a unique space on the front yard is by walking your dog on grass. One great thing about grass is that it is very hard and rugged for animals to destroy. Another reason why grass is a great option to use as your front door is because you can easily mow it, so the grass never really has to go anywhere, unless you want it to.