5 Flower Beds in Front Of House Ideas
I guess you have taken a thorough look at your outdoor space, especially the front of your house, and observed that something important that could add to its beauty is missing.
So you are considering adding flower beds to make it look cozy, relaxing, and welcoming.
I love flower beds and I have them in front of my house. So I have collected 5 best Ideas when it comes to having flower beds in front of your house and I shared them with you in this article.
1. Raised Flower Bed
I like raised flower beds because they don’t only add to the beauty of your front house but because they offer an elevated platform for you to grow other types of plants including flowers, vegetables, and shrubs.
In terms of landscape, they provide better soil and drainage control systems which help your plants grow healthy. Making a raised flower bed is easy. You can use wood, stone, or brick to customize it to suit the beauty you want for the front of your home.
2. Border Flower Bed
If you want to structure and define things in front of your house, then a border flower bed is your best bet. I like it because it is a unique way of showing flowers that may not fit in other spaces in front of your house.
They can even transform your lawn into a beautiful landscape with clearly defined lines. I recommend you take into account soil condition and sunlight when designing your border flower bed. This gives your plant the best opportunity to thrive.
3. Formal Flower Bed
If you’re an old-school person that wants the traditional flower structure in front of your house, go for a formal flower bed. It’s known for its defined structure and symmetrical nature. They can be a sort of fencing when trimmed the right way. However, I don’t fancy it that much because it requires more maintenance and care.
4. Native Flower Beds
I tried this type of flower bed some years ago when I wanted to introduce local plant species in front of my house and it worked. So if you want to add some local plants to outdoor space for beauty reasons, try native flower beds.
The interesting thing is that it doesn’t require much maintenance, plus the beds preserve water and reduce the need for pesticides or even fertilizer. Coneflower and wild Indigo are some flowers I added to the bed and guest, they attracted pollinators which was a beauty to behold.
5. Succulent Flower Bed
I recommend a succulent flower bed if you want a landscape design that is easy to maintain. Naturally, succulent flowers store water in their leaves and stems and as such don’t require you to water them frequently.
They create a unique and welcoming look when you have them in your entryway, thanks to their unique shape, color, and size.
Final thoughts
The beauty of your front yard isn’t complete without flower beds. They create that unique beauty that is appealing to visitors and also provides that cozy relaxation atmosphere you have always wanted.
I have given you 5 ideas of flower beds that will make sense in front of your house. So for any you choose, consider sunlight, and soil structure before adding any flowering plant to your bed.
