Add beauty and curb appeal to your front yard with a sidewalk garden.

Check out these front garden ideas that’ll work even in the smallest of spaces.

Use Layers in the Garden

Some of the best garden ideas use layering.

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For this, you combine layers of plants that grow at different heights.

This front garden idea is a great example.

Just treat them as annuals (or grow them in containers and bring them indoors for the winter).

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Create Interest with Curves

Curves are much more appealing to the eye than straight lines.

So give your sidewalk garden an extra bit of pizzazz with flowing curves.

Here, the strip of turf between the street and the garden sets off the planting wonderfully.

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And it gives folks a place to step when they get out of their cars.

If your area is big enough, you could do the same thing between the planting and the sidewalk.

Tall, narrow plants are a great way to maximize narrow spots.

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Here’s a tip:Look at landscape accents to give your sidewalk garden more appeal.

Here, for example, a white picket fence and arbor create even more charm.

Her front yard is the perfect place to grab some fresh herbs for dinner.

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Here’s a tip:Check your local rules concerning t front yard plantings.

Some areas require a certain amount of lawn.

Our Best Curb Appeal Tips

Watch and follow these simple tips for stunning curb appeal.

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Here’s a tip:The border’s simple color theme helps it feel larger, too.

That way you’ll have even more time to enjoy your lovely garden.

Make a Statement

This relatively simple sidewalk front garden makes a big statement in a small space.

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A simple boxwood border and snaking line create pockets for the fireworks-like texture of ornamental grasses.

Here, a flagstone border does the trick perfectly.

Here, yellow and orange ice plants make a stunning statement backed by yucca, agave, and cactus.

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Other attractive plants for hot, dry places include aloes and many salvias, penstemons, and flowering cacti.

Plan for All Seasons

This street-side garden keeps going all season.

In spring, it benefits from a burst of color from bulbs and crabapples.

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Then perennials, such as Oriental poppy, come into play.

In fall and winter, grasses take center stage.

Here’s a tip:Another great way to help deter weeds is to plant densely.

Outdoor stone planter area

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The closer together your garden plants are, the less room there is for weeds.

Here, a simple concrete retaining wall is dressed up with a variety of beautiful blooms.

Utilize Containers

A great sidewalk garden doesn’t have to be limited to planting in the ground.

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you’ve got the option to create the same effect with containers.

This garden relies on a series of container gardens that line the sidewalk in front of this cute cottage.

The biggest chore is wateringand that can be a breeze with a simple drip irrigation system.

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Here’s a tip:We love the cool, chartreuse color theme this gardener picked.

Even a single-color garden can look great.

Here’s a tip:Don’t forget about the importance of foliage color when you select plants.

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modernize your Entrance

We love how sidewalk gardens instantly make a home more welcoming and inviting.

Here’s a tip:The curved walkway from the sidewalk to the home adds visual interest.

Think about creating eye-pleasing curves in your landscape when possible.

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Create Cottage Charm

Planting along your sidewalk can help accent your home’s architectural style.

A white picket fence completes the scene.

We love how the garden makes a big impact, but takes up hardly any space.

House with white picket fence and plants

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Brown house with plant display

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Blue house with white trim and flowers

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