How do you design a small front garden?

Be inspired by our tips for designing a front garden, below.

1. Use complementary colours.
2. Use white to create a focal point.
3. Hide bins with bespoke screening.
4. Use containers to enhance paved spaces.
5. Use topiary for a formal look.
6. Use hanging baskets for height and colour.
7. Use pots of different sizes.

How long does it take for a new garden to mature?

To grow a perennial from seed or cutting to a fully established size will take 2 – 4 years depending on the plant type.

How long does it take to plant a garden?

This depends on which plants you are cultivating. Some vegetables, such as radishes, can grow to maturity in as little as thirty days. Others, including corn, potatoes, most types of lettuces, and beans, can take several months.

What are the best ideas for small front gardens?

A key concern with any small front garden ideas is always maintaining a boundary between you and the (very nearby) outside world. ‘Privacy can be important,’ says Coldstream. ‘A wall or hedge defines the edge of the property, but also stops rubbish coming into the garden!’ You don’t, however, want to make that boundary too opaque.

How can I modernize my front garden on a budget?

With a limited budget, we were able to transform and update this front garden with a new modern pathway, a small patio, and a variety of low-water and low-maintenance plants. The black mulch completes this modern landscape design transformation. I included a selection of plants that provide a variety of heights, colors and textures.

What makes a good front garden makeover?

In a recent budget front garden makeover, for example, Charlie Albone dug up part of the lawn to create an undulating garden bed filled with low and medium evergreen shrubs. The after shot speaks for itself. A bed of low shrubs creates a connection between the house and the rest of the garden.

Is your front garden the first impression your home makes?

Not only is a front garden the first impression any visitor will have of your home, but it’s also a more rewarding space than you may think.