16 inspiring front yard makeovers
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Cheery new entry (after) Enclosing the yard solved the drop-off problem — the fence runs along the driveway as well as along the sidewalk. Thanks to its interesting stepped back sectional design and lively color the lattice fence adds plenty of decorative appeal as well. The row of Spanish lavender in front of it accentuates the fence's cheery color. Read more about this front yard makeover.

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Cheery new entry (after) Enclosing the yard solved the drop-off problem ? the fence runs along the driveway as well as along the sidewalk. Thanks to its interesting stepped back sectional design and lively color the lattice fence adds plenty of decorative appeal as well. The row of Spanish lavender in front of it accentuates the fence's cheery color. Read more about this front yard makeover.
Cheery new entry (before): The front yard of this Bremerton, Washington home used to be all lawn ? and not very happy lawn at that. There was another problem: Because the street sloped sharply downhill, there was a dangerous drop-off between the front walk and the deeply recessed driveway.
Lose the lawn (before): Lawns require an inch of water a week to maintain during the growing season. And except for a big clump of overgrown wisteria, this large Seattle front yard was all grass ? a real water hog. Landscape designer Stacie Crooks knew it had to go.
Lose the lawn (after): Now Crooks' front yard stops traffic. Instead of lawn she has a large mixed border. It includes evergreen shrubs like Ceanothus and Viburnum , grassy foliage plants like Carex and Phormium , and tons of perennials, including asters , penstemon , and euphorbia . Best of all, this extravaganza of plants requires less than one-half the water the lawn needed. More: Beautiful alternatives to lawns
Tuscan-inspired entry (before): An asphalt driveway butted directly against the stark white walls of this unadorned Mediterranean-style home. There were no attractive plantings to soften the appearance and draw the eye.
Tuscan-inspired entry (after): New planting beds direct guests to an entry path framed by terracotta planters and a trellis rising from low walls. See more of this front-yard makeover.
Shed revival (before): Evan Sagerman and Marci Riseman found space for this guest suite and entertaining area in an unlikely place: a tiny, ramshackle shed in the backyard of their San Francisco Victorian home.
Shed revival (after): The makeover became an exercise in preservation and space planning. The interior of the shed has a clean, open layout, inspired by boat cabins. See more of this shed makeover.
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