You’ll Want to Steal These Amazing DIY Ideas for Your Front Yard
August 9, 2020Landscaping done right can put as much as $4 in your pocket for every $1 you spend, according to the “Remodeling Impact Report” from the National Association of REALTORS®. So what are you waiting for?
Grab a shovel, and let’s go.
#1 Mix Rocks with Bark Mulch
Surrounding bark mulch with a rock moat makes for a tidy, everything-in-its-place yard. It also makes maintenance easier because mulch smothers weeds and keeps plant roots cool and moist. And the rock mulch next to your home’s foundation is smart, because it keeps water away.
Best of all, this is a simple landscaping idea to DIY: Put rubber garden edging along your beds. Put down weed guard. Pour bags of mulch and gravel in the beds. Done.
#2 DIY Window Flower Boxes
Image: Molly Patton Design
Window boxes are like jewelry for house, adding bling to the blah. If you’re handy with tools, make your own, but you can also buy prefab ones and mount them yourself. Fill with plants, and your curb appeal improves at point five past light-speed.
TIP: Leave an inch of space between the window flower box and the house to prevent moisture from destroying your siding.
#3 Build a Dry Stream
Image: Doughty Residence – Rancho Murrieta, Ca.
Here’s why we love dry rock streams: They add a touch of mountain-y rugged to your yard. They drain water away from the foundation of your house. They don’t need to be mowed, watered, or fertilized. Oh, and it’s a simple two-step install: 1. Dig a trench. (It’ll replace your cardio and strength workouts for the week, so prepare accordingly.) 2. Place the rocks.
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