Landscape Ideas to Maximize Curb Appeal

Hardscaping 

A walkway and driveway that compliments the color of the house is going to make a big difference in curb appeal. Whether you like a minimalist and monochrome look or want contrasting, yet complimentary colors in your hardscape this will be the ultimate refresher for your font yard. Additionally, making sure your driveway and walkways are free from cracks or uneven surfaces will be a large factor in maximizing curb appeal as it will be a main feature visitors will notice. There are additional hardscape features like front patios, retaining walls, and paving walls that can become very custom to what is the best fit for your preferred landscape design style.

Seasonal Trees and Plants 

Evergreen trees and shrubs look incredible year-round. Pair them with seasonal trees like aspens and cherry blossoms or cotton blossoms for a changing personality that each season provides. Plants and shrubs that change nicely year-round and thrive in Utah’s dry climate include lavender, red elderberry, and cliff rose. Sunflowers and rose bushes are great front yard flowers that bring the joy of spring and summer to all who visit your home. 

Give the area around your mailbox some love 

Adding flowers or including landscape rocks around your mailbox can be a simple and instant way to spruce up your curb appeal. Creating a welcoming design around your mailbox is going to make getting your mail every day more enjoyable. Any noticeable item in your front yard is going to attract eyes, even your mailbox. Especially if it’s sticking out on top of a flat front yard. 

Add outdoor lighting 

Outdoor lighting for the front yard is just as important as the backyard, if not more. Lighting up your walkway, driveway, and front door or porch not only makes it inviting for those who are visiting but also safer. The use of smart lights makes setting different colors and timers up very easy. Evenly placed outdoor lighting or properly installed outdoor lighting is a task that is well done by our landscape team.

Create a welcoming entrance

There can be a lot of landscape options from curb to door. From any grass, walkways, concrete paving, outdoor lighting, and driveway but the curb appeal doesn’t stop there. Make your entrance welcoming with a front patio that could include a porch swing or bench. If you want an upscale landscape design that provides serenity, consider a water feature at your front entrance.

Maintenance

Utah’s four seasons for landscaping can over time affect the appearance of your front and back yard. To maximize curb appeal, maintaining your front yard landscape will be key. Land Design by Armstrong offers maintenance so you can have a beautiful front yard as soon as the season changes. In the winter, we offer residential snow removal which can also increase curb appeal and make getting to your front door safer without you needing to do the pesky task of shoveling and salting every time Salt Lake City and Park City have a winter storm.

Land Design by Armstrong is a full-service landscape company that creates outdoor living spaces of the highest quality with tons of reviews of positive experiences. We offer 3-D rendering and design so you can see every angle of your landscape during all seasons and hours of the day. Get started with your landscape service today and our reliable team of landscape contractors, designers and architects will take care of you.