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Whether it's a manicured front lawn, stone-paved pathway or intricate landscape design, landscapes benefit from the same attention to detail that the interior of your home does. Well-executed landscaping ideas can upgrade your home's entire aesthetic, and the right plants, flowers and shrubbery can greatly enhance your curb appeal by adding color, texture and even fragrance to your yard.

Before starting on your new landscape design, survey your area and make some notes; you cannot concretely consider certain landscape decorating ideas unless you identify what kind of climate you are living in, how much you are willing to spend and how much space you have to work with. Additionally, as you browse several landscape ideas and landscape pictures and make notes about the designs and landscapes that really jump out at you, keep in mind what level of ongoing maintenance is actually feasible.

If you love working with plants, a large rose or vegetable garden is the perfect use of land; if you live in a hot or dry area, consider drought-tolerant landscape ideas. If you have younger kids, consider what they would enjoy as well, such as a large grassy area or a playground, swing set or pool. Think about what your family would use the most, as well as what would help boost your resell value in the long run. Lastly, when it comes to landscapes, be sure to consider different front and backyard ideas, as they are separate entities that serve two very different purposes.

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Whether you want inspiration for planning a landscaping remodel or are building a designer landscaping from scratch, Houzz has 675,193 pictures from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery. Look through photos in different colors and styles and when you find a design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of landscaping design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful landscaping ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.

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