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How to Landscape

Are you new to DIY landscaping and need some help getting started? We have the tools to guide you as you plan your landscaping project. Check out our top, best, and new landscaping projects, as well as our DIY tutorial videos, discussion boards, and slideshows. Join the Hometalk community of DIY landscapers and get ready to see results!

6 Front Yard Landscaping Ideas That Add Curb Appeal

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6 Front Yard Landscaping Ideas That Add Curb Appeal

DIY Landscaping Design

Mark out high and low areas

Print out an aerial view of your property using Google Maps to help you establish where your high and low areas are.

Plan your layout

Plan around those high and low areas. Flowers that like damp conditions go in low areas and vice versa.

Map out your garden beds

Decide which garden beds to place where, by considering which plants prefer sunny and shady spots.

Add hardscaping

Pathways, walls, pavers, statues, ponds, and entertainment areas will add further depth to the garden.

Implement your design

Be willing to compromise in case you can't source the plants you had in mind. Visit your local nurseries and ask for advice.

More growing categories

Flowers

Flowers

Plants

Plants

Potatoes

Potatoes

Roses

Roses

Succulents

Succulents

Tomatoes

Tomatoes

Vegetables

Vegetables

Top Landscaping Projects

We have the top landscaping projects all ready for you right here. Check them out!

Easy DIY Landscaping Ideas

Easy DIY Landscaping Ideas

Improving your garden in a creative manner doesn’t only add to the resale value of your home, it...

Victoria LimVictoria Lim
6 Front Yard Landscaping Ideas That Add Curb Appeal

6 Front Yard Landscaping Ideas That Add Curb Appeal

Homeownership comes with a unique set of challenges, and one of those is creating or maintaining a...

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Easy Way to Add a Garden Bed

Easy Way to Add a Garden Bed

Dreaming of a new flower bed but don't feel liking removing all that grass? Here's an easy and fast...

Alicia WAlicia W
Landscaping Project

Landscaping Project

Landscaping Project for picnic tables. I was tired of moving the picnic tables every time I had to...

Melody Drinkwater WagnerMelody Drinkwater Wagner
How We Made Stepping Stone Walkway From Ice Cream Buckets.

How We Made Stepping Stone Walkway From Ice Cream Buckets.

We had already purchased molds from Lowe`s that made this pattern. We are using this pattern that...

ShirleyShirley
Run-off Rivers and Gardens

Run-off Rivers and Gardens

We built our home, and our yard. We bought 10 acres 2 years ago, it was a canola field. This year we...

TeresaTeresa
Simple Garden Path

Simple Garden Path

This is a simple wooden garden path that can be made with a few logs, a chain saw, some oil, and...

SSLFamilyDadSSLFamilyDad
From a Tired Old Looking Yard Island to a Patio

From a Tired Old Looking Yard Island to a Patio

We moved to our new home back about 5 years ago. It was a forest in my backyard, trees everywhere,...

Anna IbarraAnna Ibarra
Updating Back and Side Yard

Updating Back and Side Yard

I wasn't really too concerned at first about fixing up our yard since... well, we are in the country...

Dessya PalitDessya Palit
13 Easy DIY Backyard Landscaping Ideas

13 Easy DIY Backyard Landscaping Ideas

If you’re looking to add some pizzazz to your yard, these 13 DIY backyard landscaping ideas have...

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Popular Slideshows for Landscaping

Landscaping slideshows sure to get your creative juices flowing. You've got this.

30 Ways For You To Style Your Garden

30 Ways For You To Style Your Garden

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15 Inexpensive Tricks To Help You Landscape (Without Stressing Out!)

15 Inexpensive Tricks To Help You Landscape (Without Stressing Out!)

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Gardeners: Copy These 30 Stunning Ways To Display Your Plants

Gardeners: Copy These 30 Stunning Ways To Display Your Plants

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30 Garden Art Ideas To Fall In Love With

30 Garden Art Ideas To Fall In Love With

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Landscaping Videos

Are you looking for landscaping video tutorials for tips and hacks? Look no more.

Backyard Redo

Backyard Redo

Wanted a little oasis of sorts as I am allergic to grass, this is what I did to my backyard.

Dale N.Dale N.
Easy Way to Add a Garden Bed

Easy Way to Add a Garden Bed

Dreaming of a new flower bed but don't feel liking removing all that grass? Here's an easy and fast...

Alicia WAlicia W
Simple Garden Path

Simple Garden Path

This is a simple wooden garden path that can be made with a few logs, a chain saw, some oil, and...

SSLFamilyDadSSLFamilyDad
How to Make Grass Grow Fast & Fix Bald Spots

How to Make Grass Grow Fast & Fix Bald Spots

Here's a video and simple how-to instructions showing you how to make grass grow fast and fix bald...

Jon PetersJon Peters

Hometalkers' Favorite DIY Landscaping Projects

We have the best DIY landscaping projects to inspire you and get you planning.

Townhouse Muddy Mess to Secret Garden

Townhouse Muddy Mess to Secret Garden

July 2016: We bought our townhouse 7 years ago and every year from spring through fall every time it...

Rachelle DRachelle D
Creating a backyard retreat with a new patio, water feature, and an expanded deck with pergola in Nebraska City, NE

Creating a backyard retreat with a new patio, water feature, and an...

The client was looking to add another level to their outdoor living space. The sounds of splashing...

Neptune's Water GardensNeptune's Water Gardens
Hard Landscaping With Rocks or Pebbles

Hard Landscaping With Rocks or Pebbles

I have been collecting rocks my for as long as I can remember. Moving them from house to house was...

KathiKathi
Updating Back and Side Yard

Updating Back and Side Yard

I wasn't really too concerned at first about fixing up our yard since... well, we are in the country...

Dessya PalitDessya Palit
Timber Garden Stairs/Steps

Timber Garden Stairs/Steps

Our back garden is on a very steep slope. Part of it has a hill that for every 4.5 metres, the...

CaroleCarole
Stair Riser Planter Garden

Stair Riser Planter Garden

I've always dreamed of a super simple, easily accessible and manageable herb garden. I've tried...

Julien K., Hometalk TeamJulien K., Hometalk Team

Popular Landscaping Discussions

What consitutes good landscaping? Let your voice be heard on our discussion board.

What are some ideas for landscaping around exposed tree roots?

Jan WiggsJan Wiggs

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Landscaping for steep slope

Pete HesterPete Hester

Our yard has a very steep slope along one side of the driveway and...

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Which are the best wood chips to use for landscaping?

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Got a Growing Question?

Do you have a landscaping question and need help finding an answer? Ask here.

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New Landscaping Projects

Need some new DIY landscaping ideas? Check out our collection of projects here.

Xeriscaped / Organic Rooftop Gardens

Xeriscaped / Organic Rooftop Gardens

We transformed a steeply sloped lot covered in invasive blackberries into a low-maintenance retreat...

Gail HuntGail Hunt
How To Make A Paving Stone Planter Box !

How To Make A Paving Stone Planter Box !

Last year there was a great sale on paving stones, priced at 5 for $1.00 at Lowes. So we purchased...

Ana illauskyAna illausky
Super Easy DIY Modern Geometric Concrete Stepping Stones With Bling!

Super Easy DIY Modern Geometric Concrete Stepping Stones With Bling!

Mom and Pop's front yard needed a little somethin'-somethin'. So I thought some stepping stones...

DIY Fun IdeasDIY Fun Ideas
Changing It Out/saving Water

Changing It Out/saving Water

My wife and I had talked about converting the lawn in the back yard to xeriscaping for several...

Lee DelaneyLee Delaney
Mosaic Walkway

Mosaic Walkway

Our front walkway was just recycled concrete pieces and dirt. I decided I wanted a mosaic walkway...

Eileen Wuenstel TaylorEileen Wuenstel Taylor
Backyard Redo

Backyard Redo

Wanted a little oasis of sorts as I am allergic to grass, this is what I did to my backyard.

Dale N.Dale N.

Browse Landscaping Projects

Front Yard Landscaping

Front Yard Landscaping

Looking for some front yard landscaping ideas for your lawn? We have tons of desert landscaping...

Evergreen TurfEvergreen Turf
Amazing Backyard Tour

Amazing Backyard Tour

This suburban backyard has a little of everything!

Aquascape Inc.Aquascape Inc.
Planting a Hedge - Photinia Red Robin

Planting a Hedge - Photinia Red Robin

We had a few privacy concerns from neighbours as we have a chain link dividing fence and so we...

CaroleCarole
My Gardens

My Gardens

I love to relax in the backyard, Having a place to enjoy at the end of the day is so nice.
You can
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Cynthia Weber @ A Button Tufted Life...Cynthia Weber @ A Button Tufted Life...
my court yard...lovin it!

my court yard...lovin it!

This project started about 2 years ago. I have a horrible bad back so my SIL came over, last year,...

Ellen AEllen A
Beginning of a Back Yard

Beginning of a Back Yard

The evolution of a backyard makeover that took place over the course of 1 year.

Marcia HinkelmannMarcia Hinkelmann
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