15 Budget Front Yard Landscaping Ideas That Are Simple and Beautiful (2024)

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Your front yard is what a visitor first notices when they visit your home, and it's important that you care for it. These budget front yard landscaping ideas will inspire you to take on a DIY project that will transform your yard into something new and fresh. You'll get beautiful results with some simple changes that you can make in less than a weekend. These projects make it easy to increase your curb appeal without busting the budget.

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  Show Off Your Flowers in Window Boxes

  

  Window boxes are a budget-friendly front yard landscaping idea that will instantly give your house a fresh and updated feel. Fill them with your favorite flowers, adding pops of color as you go. Window boxes can be purchased but it takes no time at all to build a few. A window box is a really simple build that even a beginner can handle, so don't be afraid to give it a try.

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  Add a Rock Feature

  

  A rock feature is a wonderful addition to any front yard. It can be used along with plants to create garden areas. Buying landscaping rock at rock gardens can get expensive so consider checking local home-building sites or public land (with permission) to save some money.

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  Ditch the Lawn

  

  Change up the whole look of your front yard by introducing xeriscaping to your lawn. Instead of grass, native plants are used that don't require as much water. The result is a beautiful lawn full of flowers and plants that look right at home. This project takes some time but the result is amazing.

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  Plant Garden Beds

  

  Garden beds are an easy and inexpensive way to add new features to a front yard. Separate these gardens from the rest of the yard with edging and then fill with plants, shrubs, flowers, and even trees. You can put these flower beds up near the house, around trees, or even right at the curb.

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  Build a Path

  

  A path is a surprising but welcome addition to a front yard. It adds a whimsical touch to your yard that your guests will adore. You can use a variety of materials to build the path so you stay within your budget.

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  Put Out Pots of Flowers

  

  Landscaping a front yard requires some attention to the porch. This super simple idea has you flank the front door with flower pots. It's a quick project that won't break the bank.

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  Swap Out the Mailbox

  

  Changing out your mailbox for a new one is a great budget front yard landscaping idea that you can DIY yourself or purchase one and install it. Go classic or choose something unique that tells a story about your house.

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  Create Some Yard Art

  

  This project has you use your creativity to make a piece of yard art for your front yard. You can go as simple as you like and if you reuse materials, it will be easy to stay within budget.

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  Make It Low Maintenance

  

  Using rocks, edging, and bushes keeps maintenance low, which is just what you want for a front yard. If you feel like a flower or garden bed is too much work, this type of landscaping will give you a break.

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  Hang Up a Birdhouse

  

  If you have some trees in your front yard, consider hanging up a birdhouse. They're easy to build or you can just purchase one that you like. It's another quick and inexpensive yard landscaping feature that will take you less than an afternoon to complete, even if you're building it from scratch.

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  Put Up a Water Feature

  

  Water features don't have to be just for the garden. Install a fountain or other water feature in your front yard and enjoy the beauty and lovely sounds as you relax in style. Surround it with flowers and you have something that all the neighbors are going to envy. It's quite an upgrade that you'll enjoy for years.

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  Remember the Details

  

  The little details are what make a front yard special. Sit out baskets of flowers, add pillows to seating areas, and provide places to relax whether it be on the porch or actually on the lawn. These special touches are what makes a visitor to your home feel instantly welcomed before they even step into the house. You can go as simple or extravagant as you like, depending on your budget.

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  Put Up a Fence

  

  Fences in front yards are a unique look that never goes out of style. Surround your yard with fencing and you'll have a fresh look that really upgrades your home. Plus, you have a safe place for the kids and pets to play as they enjoy the front yard.

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  Decorate for the Seasons

  

  A fun budget front yard landscaping idea is to update your yard for holidays and seasons. The front porch should come first, and then add any yard decorations that you like for the upcoming holiday. You can go simple with just a few elements or go all out with a completely decorated front yard.

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  Build a Simple Bench

  

  Give yourself and your visitors a place to sit and enjoy your front yard. A simple bench can be built by an advanced beginner looking for a bit of a challenge. It doesn't take much lumber and is pretty simple, so it's a great project if you're on a budget and looking the complete a project quickly.