Ideas for landscaping front of home?
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SO much depends on climate, you don't mention the location of this home. In most places tho Boxwoods do very well... with very low maintenance.
Hostas are low maintenance perennials. Consult your local nursery center for suggestions for your growing zone.
Ditto on the above. I am assuming you live somewhere where the 4 season regularly happen. Questions, though. Is that dirt on the front yard and curb? As far as the yard, those trees have so much potential! Look into colored mulch to make a pattern or even make stepping stones leading up to your door
I'm a fan of low maintenance and pops of color. I think you could have separate spaces defined by river rock and colored mulch (as suggested above) with hardy low-lying shrubs. You could always have colorful pots with perenials/annuals placed along a walkway to create a focal point.
I would use ornamental grasses along the front of the house. It will soften the front of the house and is drought tolerant.
Window boxes. Shrubs at base. If you like fragrance...try lilacs, honeysuckle, magnolias...depending on your climate. Put up a nice outdoor light pole, attractive curved walkway to your door...possibly garden statuary that is bold and makes a statement (just one)...a fountain or bird bath. The possibilities are endless.
having grown up on the wrong side of town.....plant prickly stuff under the windows. Evergreens, cactus etc.
If your home has deer, ground hogs, rabbits, or squirrels, research their favorite plants to destroy, before planting. Otherwise, plan on spraying repellents, using fences, or replanting.
I would use ornamental grasses that only need to be cut back in the spring. Also low growing shrubs that do not need to be trimmed.