
Easy to grow begonias add just the right amount of color.
Photograph: JLGutierrez

Flowering shrubs pack a punch.
Photograph: Lisa Romerein

Photograph: Perry Mastrovito

Photograph: JamesBrey

A uniform palette of flowering hydrangea can go a long way.
Photograph: Ghislain & Marie David de Lossy

A courtyard can never have too many potted plants.
Photograph: Jeremy Woodhouse

Think of your front yard as a floral patchwork quilt.
Photograph: Greg Pease

Follow the floral path of pansies.
Photograph: nikoniano

Look to a color wheel when looking to plant blooms in a gradient.
Photograph: Mark Turner

Climbing plants like ivy raise your front yard to a new level.
Photograph: Mint Images

Clusters of hydrangea add volume.
Photograph: Rosmarie Wirz

Low-maintenance ferns add inviting texture.
Photograph: Jumping Rocks/UIG

Plant perennials, like azalea bushes, for a worry-free front yard.
Photograph: Moelyn Photos

Zinnias brighten a walkway.
Photograph: Steve Terrill

Nothing says welcome like a voluptuous flower arch framing the doorway.
Photograph: Andy Sotiriou

Upcycling an old wagon with geraniums adds a sustainable twist to your front yard.
Photograph: carenas1

Use greenery for a smooth transition from yard to home.
Photograph: AndreasWeber

Ornamental grasses add movement to landscaping.
Photograph: RiverNorthPhotography

Hedges and topiary make landscaping prim and proper.
Photograph: fishysam

A purple pathway rolls out like a rug in this Hollander Design project.
Photograph: Charles Mayer Photography

Cascading ivy brings in a wild element of enchantment.
Photograph: Gareth Kirkland Photography

Embrace nature by allowing it to take over steps in the just right way.
Photograph: Jacky Parker Photography

Think outside the box with a sinuous hedge.
Photograph: Mayabun

Shady trees in the front yard look lovely, and can reduce energy costs.
Photograph: Philippe Gerber

A book nook beneath an olive tree.
Photograph: Nadtochiy

Billowy black-eyed Susan dress up tree trunks.
Photograph: Todd Ryburn Photography

Hollander Design creates a perimeter of native grasses to pad the trees and invite pollinators.
Photograph: Hollander Design

Perky citrus trees send energizing vibes.
Photograph: Bluberries

A movie-like setting by Hollander Design.
Photograph: Hollander Design

Gravel is a natural choice for front yard landscaping in hot weather climates.
Photograph: shank_ali

Mulch creates contrast and keeps weeds at bay.
Photograph: posonsky

Succulent landscaping is sculptural and modern.
Catherine Ledner

A balance of greenery makes your front yard as pretty as a picture.
Photograph: i-Stockr

Greenery that tips the scale in the right direction.
Photograph: Beau Lark/Corbis/VCG