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Front Lot Landscaping
We’re so excited for you to start planning your front lot landscaping, the final touch to your brand new home that will bring it all together and turn your house into a home!
There are a few things you can keep in mind that will help you on the journey to creating your very own front yard oasis. It’s about creating curb appeal, and allowing your new home to stand out. Your front lot space may be small, but it has so much potential and there are a number of ways you can make the most out of it.
So, where do you start?
Here are our top tips to designing a front garden that is not only practical, but looks great all year round.
Keep it low maintenance
A low maintenance garden is always the way to go, unless you’re an avid gardener.
Choose durable, low-effort plants that take care of themselves.
Opt for perennials that return each year without the need for constant replanting or fussing. Hardy shrubs, succulents, and ground covers are your best friends, delivering greenery and texture with minimal work.
Lawns look great, but they can be thirsty and time-consuming. Instead, think about:
- Gravel or stone pathways
- Mulch or bark chips to suppress weeds
- Concrete or stone pavers to break up garden beds
- Dense ground covers for lushness without mowing
- These alternatives add visual appeal, structure, and practicality all with much less upkeep.
These alternatives add visual appeal, structure, and practicality all with much less upkeep.
Lean Into Australian Natives
Australian natives are perfectly adapted to our hot, dry summers, making them a smart choice for long-term sustainability.
Natives are a great investment as they require far less water, thrive in our soils, offer incredible textures and colours, and attract beneficial wildlife such as birds, bees and butterflies,
Some great options are kangaroo paws, grevilleas, banksias, lilly pillies, or coastal rosemary.
Not sure what to plant? Your local garden nursery will be able to give you great recommendations.
Install a Sprinkler or Irrigation System
Watering can be one of the biggest chores in garden care. An automated sprinkler or drip irrigation system ensures your plants get consistent moisture without relying on the hose.
Benefits of an automated system are reduced water waste, keeps plants thriving through peak summer heat, maintains the garden while you are away, and saves hours of manual watering.
Set it on a timer, adjust seasonally, and let it do the work for you.
Add Evergreens for year round greenery
Evergreen plants are the backbone of a landscape design.
They are rich in colour throughout every season, add natural screening for privacy, shade and protect from sunlight and create height and shape variants against your home facade.
Murraya, photinia, viburnum, and lilly pilly varieties are popular choices that pair beautifully with natives.
Create a Standout Garden Feature
A well-chosen garden feature adds personality to your entrance. A sculptural piece, bird bath, bench seat or oversized and colourful pot plants are all easy additions to a front garden. They create a centre piece for you to design your shrubs around.
Don’t Forget Lighting
Outdoor lighting transforms your landscaping at night and boosts security, a little lighting can go a long way in helping showcase your garden.
Use pathway lights, uplights to highlight trees or architectural features, and warm festoon or LED strip lighting for ambience. If you’re not wanting to spend a fortune, check out solar powered lights as these are a cheaper alternative and are also cost effective.
Use Mulch Wisely
Mulch isn’t just practical, it improves the whole look of your garden beds and has many benefits such as:
- Reduces soil moisture loss
- Prevents weeds
- Keeps soil temperatures stable
- Gives a polished, tidy finish
Choose a mulch colour that complements your plants and facade.
Bringing It All Together
Front yard landscaping doesn’t have to be overwhelming or expensive. With smart plant choices and a practical layout, you can create a front yard that beautifully completes your new home.
Chat to neighbours who have already established their front landscaping, as they can also recommend plants that they have found flourish in the soil where you have built your new home.
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