How to Make Your Front Yard Attractive

Cleaning up the plants in the yard makes it more attractive.

Cleaning up the plants in the yard makes it more attractive.

Your front yard is the first thing visitors and passersby see, so you want to make a positive impression. Dying grass, clutter and unkempt landscaping are just a few problems that drive down the curb appeal of the yard. Once any problems are fixed, you can add landscape features, such as planting beds, to boost the visual appeal of the outdoor area. Your front yard updates can improve the value of your property, in addition to pleasing the neighbors.


Check with your homeowners association if you live in a neighborhood with one to see what you are allowed to do in your front yard. These governing bodies often limit what you can change or grow outside.


Spot the eyesores in the yard by walking across the street for a different view. Note which areas stand out as unattractive. Focus on those areas when improving the appearance of the front yard.


Renovate your lawn by getting into a regular care routine of irrigating and mowing. Replace dead patches with grass seed or pieces of sod. Overseed your lawn if the grass growth is patchy. A green lawn makes the front area more attractive.


Trim overgrown bushes and plants in the front yard. Clean up any lawn debris, such as leaves or twigs.


Repair and clean existing landscaping features in the front yard. Power wash fences, retaining walls and brick on the house. Repaint fences, planters and other structures that are peeling or outdated.


Plant flowers, ornamental grasses and shrubs that match the architecture of the home. For example, choose traditional plants, such as evergreens and roses, for a Colonial-style house. Choose less structured, flowing plants, such as ornamental grass and lavender, for a cottage-style house.

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