Front yard landscaping ideas on a budget

Do you want to give your front yard a beautiful new look? Are you worried that you'd spend hundreds, or even thousands, to make a beautiful front yard? Fortunately, you don't need to break the bank. Here are some creative and cheap options to beautify your yard. 

• Use Fake Grass - One of the best ways to beautify your garden is to cover the front yard with grass. Unfortunately, it can be time-consuming. Depending on where you live, it might also be hard or expensive to get a full patch of grass growing in your yard. But there's an excellent solution to this problem; use fake grass. Fake grass is cheap, easy to install, and safe. Most manufacturers make their products as grass-like as possible. Not only do they look like grass, but they also feel like real turf. They come in easy-to-install grass tiles or rolls. You can even plant trees and plants even if you have it installed. Another good thing is that you don't need to regularly lawn and mow the garden. If you don't mind using fake, but authentic-looking and feeling grass, then you should consider this cheap and easy option. 

• Easy to Maintain Trees - Cover your front yard with low-maintenance trees. Not only will it beautify your front yard, but it also gives a delightful shade during hot summer days. Some of the best trees that you can grow are deciduous or evergreen trees. The seeds that you need to plant them are usually inexpensive. You may have to wait for a few years for it to grow fully, but it's all worth it. Hollies, oaks, and pines are a few examples. Aside from these, you can also go for native plants, ones which naturally grow in your area. Not only are they low maintenance, but they're also inexpensive. However, make sure that you choose the plants or trees that won't damage the foundation of your front yard. 

• Reuse Old Stuff - When decorating our outdoors, most of us think of buying and installing timber decks or some form of composite decking material. While there is nothing wrong with those options, you can actually save money by upcycling old items. For instance, you can reuse old bricks, milk cans, and iron buckets as planters. You can use an old step ladder as a shelf for your plants in your front yard. You can also turn your old tables, chairs, and bed frames into planters. Almost everything is reusable as long as you have some imagination. You can also look for DIY projects on the internet.

• A Splash of Colour - Painting your front yard is an excellent way to give your home a new, fresh look. What colours should you choose? It all depends on your style. You have the freedom to pick which one to use. If you want a minimalist-looking yard, go for greys, whites, and browns. Want some vivid colour? Go with greens, blues, and reds. Aside from the walls, you can also paint fences and plant pots. However, make sure that you choose your paint colour carefully. It will last for a while. You don't want to spend money on paint only to change your mind a few weeks after painting your home. 

• Light it Up - Another excellent way to increase your front yard's appeal is by adding some lights. For lights, you can go with cheap string lights. You can wrap the trees to illuminate them during night time. You may also do this with the pillars on your home. Adding lights along the pathway to your home also makes it more inviting. Lanterns, outdoor lamps, and DIY lighting are some of your possible choices. However, make sure that you consider fire safety by getting good quality lighting. 

• Get Rocky - Rocks might not seem to be useful, but there are many ways to design your front yard using them. For instance, you can use a bunch of rocks to segment a piece of land on your yard. You can also naturally cover problematic areas with them. Another good idea is to make a rock path to your home. Want something colourful? You can paint these rocks in vivid colours. The best thing is, you can find rocks practically anywhere. They don't cost much, and they are very durable.