| I often find it strange how many people don't put a | | | | don't have green fingers, then create a design that |
| great deal of effort into their front garden design, | | | | reflects this using gravels, paving slabs and pot plants |
| despite how much it says about your home. Sure, | | | | instead of materials that require constant care and |
| the back garden is important as it is a place to relax | | | | attention. |
| and enjoy your very own piece of outdoor | | | | If you're stuck for ideas, a good tip is to look at |
| tranquility, but a front garden deserves some care | | | | other front gardens in your street and make a note |
| and attention. | | | | of the ones you like and why. Soon you'll start to |
| Of course a front garden isn't always easy to design, | | | | form your own thoughts on the image you want for |
| especially if your front drive is sloped or on different | | | | your front garden and the things you'll need to |
| levels making it difficult to implement big changes. | | | | achieve it. |
| However, with a bit of creativity you can completely | | | | Like any garden design, do a rough sketch of your |
| change the way it looks and you'll be surprised how | | | | plans and make sure everything will work. Consider |
| much of a difference it makes to the front of the | | | | everything and list possible problems you might |
| house. | | | | encounter. Also think about how the changes you're |
| Before planning your front garden design, think about | | | | making to your front garden will affect your next |
| how much work you're likely to do in the future. | | | | door neighbours, as this is easily overlooked. |
| After all, there's no point planting all kinds of flowers | | | | By taking into consideration all of these thoughts and |
| and a beautiful lawn if you're not going to maintain | | | | pointers, you'll end up with a front garden design to |
| everything as it will quickly get out of control. If you | | | | be proud of. |