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Between labor and material costs, a landscaping bill adds up fast.
So, take inspiration from these front yard landscapes and then head outside with a shovel in tow.
Container gardening also requires fewer tools and less soil.
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Plant Additional Flower Beds Around Existing Features
Not every flower bed needs a dedicated retaining wall.
A fewaffordable paverswill make a perfect spot for your feet to land.
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Plus, you may qualify for a bulk discount if you purchase several of the same plants.
Choosing one evergreen and one blooming bush creates a sense of texture and variety.
Options like hydrangeas and boxwood grow large and fill more space as they mature.
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This landscaping method is ideal for regions that experience little rainfall and lots of sunlight.
Otherwise, you might be wasting your money on a plant that won’t make it to late summer.
Choosing native plants is a great way to do this.
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With proper care, they are pretty much just a one-time investment.
A few medium landscaping rocks run similar in cost to a large landscaping plant.
Plus, gravel lasts longer than mulch, so you’ll get more use out of your purchase.
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it’s possible for you to also add a new color to your already-existing gravel to add some intrigue.
Just use a rake to mix the two colors together.
Select Plants That Look Good Year-Round
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Certain landscaping plants look amazing in every season.
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Evergreens are a no-brainer if you want greenery in your yard even in the dead of winter.
Adding plants by your sidewalk will make it a pleasant path for allyour neighborsto stroll.
Plant Tulips for Early Spring Cheer
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Tulip bulbsare very affordable landscaping plants.
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A retaining wall or short front yard fence makes an excellent surface for the vines to sprawl.
Filling your lawn with grass presents an upfront cost but also a maintenance cost.
With a garden, you might often get by with just letting the rain do its thing.
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you’re free to start your garden small and by seed to keep the cost low.
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