First impressions start at the curb

Design a front yard that makes people slow down and look

Your front yard is what everyone sees first. Upload a photo of your home and preview landscaping styles, foundation plantings, walkways, and lighting — so you invest in curb appeal that actually works.

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Front yard styles to preview

Modern Minimal Cottage Welcome Formal Symmetry Desert Xeriscape Coastal Native Mediterranean Entry Japanese Courtyard Pollinator Pathway

Why front yard design deserves extra attention

Curb appeal is real value

Well-designed front yards increase property value by 5-15%. It is one of the highest-ROI home improvements you can make.

First impression every day

You walk past your front yard more than any other part of your property. It should make you feel good about coming home.

Neighbor and HOA alignment

A realistic preview helps you get buy-in from neighbors and HOA boards before work begins, avoiding conflicts after the fact.

Proportions matter more here

Front yards are viewed from the street, which means scale, symmetry, and proportion are more critical than in backyards. A preview catches imbalances early.

Front yard design is about the approach, not just the plants

A great front yard guides visitors from the street to the door. The walkway, the layering from lawn to mid-height plantings to the house wall, and the balance between left and right — these create the sense of welcome. Plants are important, but the overall composition matters more.

Match the landscape to the architecture

A modern home with a cottage garden looks confused. A craftsman house with a stark minimalist yard feels cold. The best front yards harmonize with the home style — extending its design language into the landscape so the whole property reads as one intentional composition.

Think about all four seasons from the street

Backyards can hide behind fences in winter. Front yards cannot. Choose evergreen anchors, winter-interest plants, and hardscape that looks good twelve months a year — not just during the three months when everything is in bloom.

Questions Fréquentes

Q1 How does the AI front yard designer work?

Upload a photo of your front yard or home exterior, choose a landscaping style, and the AI generates a realistic preview showing how the design would look on your actual property.

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Q2 Can I preview just the foundation plantings?

Yes. You can focus on specific elements like foundation plantings, walkway redesign, or adding a garden bed without changing the entire front yard.

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Q3 Does it work for different home styles?

Yes. The AI adapts to the architecture visible in your photo, generating landscape designs that complement your specific home style.

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Q4 Can I preview a new walkway or driveway border?

Yes. The designer handles both soft landscaping (plants, lawn, beds) and hardscape elements (walkways, borders, lighting, retaining walls).

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Q5 Will a front yard redesign increase my home value?

Studies consistently show that quality landscaping increases property value. A well-designed front yard is one of the highest-ROI home improvements, often returning 100-150% of the investment.

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