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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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Budget-friendly front yard landscaping ideas

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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.

flowerbed without retaining wall or pavers

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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.

Pavers and grass

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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.

driveway lined with stones

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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.

simple flower beds with two types of 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.

Start an Xeriscape Garden

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you’re free to start your garden small and by seed to keep the cost low.

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Native coneflowers

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perennials in flower bed

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large landscaping rocks in flower beds

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Mulch in a garden bed

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multi-colored gravel

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small shrubs leading up to door

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plants that grow fast and look good year-round

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House with plants by the curb

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Colorful Lawn Art

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tulips along walkway

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a garden bed with rows of plants

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climbing plants on retaining wall

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garden beds with small ever green beds

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lawn with just a garden

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small garden bed

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