It’s vital that you take care of your front yard, as it is the first thing a guest notices when visiting your home. These front yard landscaping budget ideas will inspire DIY projects that will transform your yard. With a few simple changes, you’ll see beautiful results in less than a week. These projects will increase curb appeal on a budget.
01
Display Your Flowers in Window Boxes
Window boxes on the front of the home
Window boxes can be a great way to update your home’s front yard on a budget. Fill them up with your favorite blooms, adding color pops as you go. You can buy window boxes, but you don’t need to spend much time building a few. Even a novice can build a window box.
02
Add a Rock Feature
Rock used for front yard landscaping
Rock features are a great addition to your front yard. You can use it along with plants to make garden areas. To save money, check out local home-building sites and public land.
03
Get rid of the lawn
A green lawn
Introduce xeriscaping into your lawn to change the look of your yard. Native plants that require less water are used instead of grass. This results in a lawn that is full of beautiful flowers and plants. The project is time-consuming, but the results are worth it.
04
Plant Garden Beds
Front yard with garden beds
Garden beds can be a simple and affordable way to enhance a front lawn. Divide these gardens with edging, then plant flowers, shrubs and trees. These flower beds can be placed near the house, in the trees or at the curb.
05
Build a Path
The front yard path is made of stone and gravel
A path can be a welcome and surprising addition to your front yard. Your guests will love the whimsical feel it brings to your yard. To stay within budget, you can build the path using a variety materials.
06
Plant Pots of Flowers
Planters in front of a door
The porch is an important part of landscaping a front yard. You can do this super easy idea by flanking the front door with potted flowers. This is a simple project that won’t cost you a fortune.
07
Change the mailbox
A mailbox in the shape of a barn
You can either DIY or buy a mailbox and install it yourself. Choose something classic or unique to tell a story of your home.
08
Create Some Yard Art
The yard art holds flower pots
You can use your imagination to create a yard art piece for your front lawn. If you use recycled materials and keep it simple, you can easily stay within your budget.
09
Low Maintenance
Lawn edging with rocks and gravel
Use of rocks, edging and bushes will keep maintenance to a minimum, which is perfect for your front yard. This type of landscaping is perfect if you don’t want to spend a lot of time on a flower bed or garden.
10
Install a Birdhouse
Bird house on a tree
Consider hanging a birdhouse if you have trees in your yard. You can build them yourself or buy one you like. This is another inexpensive and quick yard landscaping feature. It will only take you an afternoon to build, even if it’s from scratch.
11
Install a water feature
Water feature on a front lawn
You don’t need to limit water features to the garden. Install a water feature or fountain in your yard to enjoy the beautiful sounds and beauty. You can surround it with flowers to create a feature that will make your neighbors jealous. This is a great upgrade you can enjoy for many years.
12
Details are Important
A chair with flowers on the front porch
It’s the little things that make a front lawn special. Place baskets of flowers on your porch, place pillows on seating areas and create a relaxing area on your lawn or on the porch. This is what will make a guest feel welcome before they step foot in your house. Depending on your budget, you can be as extravagant or as simple as you want.
13
Install a fence
White picket fence with pink flower.
Front yard fences are always in style. You can give your yard a new look by fencing it. You can also create a safe space for your children and pets to enjoy their front yard.
14
Decorate for the Seasons
Front porches decorated for autumn
Update your front yard to reflect the seasons and holidays. This is a fun idea for budget landscaping. First, you should focus on the front porch. Then, add any yard decor that suits your holiday. You can choose to go simple and only decorate a few parts of your front yard or you can go all out.
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How to Build a Simple Benches
A wooden bench placed on the front porch
You can create a bench for you and your guests to enjoy the front yard. An advanced beginner who is looking for a little challenge can build a simple bench. This project is great for those on a tight budget or who want to complete the project quickly.
