Premium Front Yard Landscape Design: Hardscaping & Planting Excellence

This two-story home on a 95-ft wide lot showcases a 51-ft deep front yard with extensive hardscaping and top-tier plants.

Driveway

• A lamppost (white to match house trim) marks the entrance; white clematis softens it. Blue fescue and bugleweed contrast with slate stepping stones.
• Garage corner softened with shrubs/perennials under a redbud; Japanese maple adds ferny texture. Mock orange, painted daisy, hosta fill the bed.
• Brick pillars in the board fence add permanence; topped with lights for function and beauty.

Entry Area

• Limestone and brick pavers turn the driveway into a courtyard; colors complement the house.
• Metal bollard lights lead from driveway to front door, unifying the hardscape.
• Deep, wide brick stairs define the entry; room for large seasonal containers. An overhead arbor adds shelter and vine support.

Foundation Garden

• Secluded, informal space under the arbor: shaded seating, diverse plants, bubbler fountain—a true garden room.
• Slate stepping stones in geometric offset pattern lead to mailbox or backyard.
• Arbor softens the facade; wooden panels define the outdoor room.
• Large-caliper red oak (60–70 ft mature) balances the house height.

Also see Mid-Priced and Economical Front Yard Landscape plans.