Luckily,creating an eye-catching front yardis relatively easy and budget-friendly if you use the right materials.
Implementinglandscaping rocksand mulch is a low-cost and low-maintenance way to add texture and definition to your front landscape.
This allows you to use morelow-maintenance plantsand means less watering while adding visual appeal to your yard.
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Below, we share our favorite front yard landscaping ideas with rocks and mulch.
A mulch garden bed helps soften the look.
To help soften the look and for extra greenery, plant a mulch garden bed.
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Minimalist Front Yard Design
A minimalist home exterior needs a minimalist front yard to match.
This front yard consists of landscaping rocks with a small circular patch of mulch for a contrast in color.
The low-maintenance yard is the perfect complement to the rest of the home’s design.
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This sloped yard features boulders to help level the garden, while mulch brings a clean, classic look.
Landscape rocks fill the pathway for a low-maintenance way to add more texture and visual appeal.
Mulch landscaping flanks the walkway for a streamlined, simple look.
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The curved design adds a one-of-a-kind look that’s also timeless.
The driveway features sleek concrete slabs and landscaping rocks that look beautiful with the green landscaping on either side.
Complementary Colors
This front yard features many lush plants from shrubs to matching topiaries.
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Each area features greenery and large boulders for a beautiful, clean look.
Landscape rocks and a mulch garden surrounding the fire pit add texture and interest to the space.
Stacked Stone
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Stacked stone is a relatively easy way to elevate your garden.
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This patterned rock garden features a variety of landscape rocks in varying shades that resembles a piece of art.
Mulch Bed…
Think outside the box when it comes to filling a mulch bed.
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This tree is surrounded by a mulch garden bordered with large rocks that instantly draw the eye.
Each punch in of mulch has their advantages.
This fire pit area is surrounded by a mulch garden that provides a contrast with the landscape rocks.
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This mulch garden features an area with landscape rocks and pavers that lead to a small bench.
The design feature adds a one-of-a-kind look to the garden while providing a tranquil spot to relax.
This yard features a stacked stone border with red mulch that helps the green plants stand out.
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First, dig up any turfgrass and level the ground.
From there, add the aforementioned landscaping fabric or newspaper, cutting the edges to cover the area.
when you’ve got your number, add the rocks, spreading them evenly.
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check that to leave room for the plants.
Is It Better to Use Mulch or Landscaping Rocks?
Both mulch and landscaping rocks have their advantages and disadvantages.
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They also don’t attract pests like mulch does.
The best landscaping rocks will depend on your specific needs and desired look.
Placing landscaping fabric or newspaper underneath landscaping rocks is a great way to prevent weeds.
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