The front garden presents a major challenge to all hobby gardeners. On the one hand, its direction is rather unfavorable - the developers prefer a sunny, south-facing courtyard and therefore most entrance areas are oriented towards the north. This means it is in the shade most of the day and is exposed to strong winds in spring and autumn. All the more so - plants and flowers have to divide up the limited plot of land in front of the house with a garden path and driveway. This makes the task much more difficult - but with a little creativity and good planning, the front garden can be transformed into a green oasis. As proof, we will show you 15 successful front garden design pictures and examples. /Pictured above – a project by Secretgardens/
If the front garden is not only in the shade, but is also on a hill, then there is only one thing left - to give the garden a structured look with raised beds. Partially shaded plants, low groups of bushes, terraced shrubs and low conifers (pictured here - cypresses) are the right choice. A concrete staircase adds the concept of the Japanese garden. Project by Olivebranchoutdoor.
The front garden on the slope is modern, easy to maintain and practical. The terraced perennials, groups of bushes and deciduous trees attract attention.Desert plants add oneadd an exotic touch and bring variety. The developers deliberately avoided using flowers - because the beautiful green vegetation enhances the modern architecture. And if the garden design is so successful, then it must be something to be admired. A comfortable seating area makes this possible. Secretgardens project.
The low stone wall creates a visual connection to the stone posts at the house entrance and the picket fence allows a view into the garden. Good structure is provided by the garden path made of gravel and the cut plants and flowers.A pond in the middleautomatically attracts everyone's attention and attracts butterflies and birds to the garden. Project by Stuartwebsterdesign.
If the front garden leads to an old building, then a country house style garden design is appropriate. Olive trees and flowers give the outdoor area a Mediterranean look. The gravel path looks charming and adds to the concept. Project by Inspiredgardendesign.
And if the house doesn't have a backyard at all, then there's only one thing left - to make the front yard as comfortable and practical as possible. Above is a successful example of the successful implementation of a minimalist concept - on the left the lawn offers pleasant hours under the sun's rays, on the right there is a cozy seating area with a garden bench and fireplace. The wooden fence and tall perennials shield the corner from prying eyes. Project by Bestall.
And even if nearby houses cast shadows on the front yard, homeowners can add a splash of color to the entryway with tall ornamental grasses like Indian Summer. Shade plants such as Günzel, Alpine silver coat and even moss are ideal for use in the northern garden. Project by Digyourgarden.
And if the house is on a hill, then plants of different heights can be combined - for example, in the front low grasses and succulents, in the middle - medium-high bush groups and in the back - house trees. Project by Inspiredgardendesign.
And what if the front garden is in the sun all day long? Then tall deciduous trees can be planted in the entrance area. This protects the terrace from the strong rays of the sun. Project by Sharin Cayrns.
A classically designed front garden can become a real eye-catcher. The deciduous trees and trimmed perennials provide good structure, while a garden fountain attracts bird life. The homeowners specifically avoided flowers and planted hedge plants instead. This also makes the beautiful, white house facade stand out better. Secretgardens project.
Tall, perennial plants can successfully replace the garden fence. In any case, you have to be careful with bamboo, especially if your property is close to neighboring houses. Instead, tall grasses and medium-height groups of bushes can do the job and shield the first floor from prying eyes. Secretgardens project.
And if the front garden is screened off with a high stone wall, the terrace can also be created at the front. So nothing stands in the way of a cozy outdoor seating area. Secretgardens project.
