You don’t have to break the bank to get great curb appeal. If you’re looking for some affordable ways to boost your front yard landscaping, start with proper maintenance.

Utah Landscaping Ideas That Increase Curb Appeal

Whether you’re conscious of it or not, your front yard is sending a message to everyone who passes. What do you think yours is saying? People often focus their best landscaping ideas on the backyard, since that’s where they tend to hang out and play. However, front yard landscaping is just as important because it offers the first impression of your home. While you may not spend as much time in your front yard, great landscaping will improve curb appeal and can even increase property value. At Big Rock Landscaping, curb appeal landscaping is one of our specialties. We’re happy to share some of our favorite curb appeal ideas for the front of the house.

Best Landscaping Ideas For Curb Appeal In Utah

Utah neighborhoods sometimes get a bad rap for looking similar. Adding some unique curb appeal landscaping can change all that. Custom landscaping in your front yard not only ups your home’s curb appeal, but it’s one more way to add your personal touch to your home and make it stand out from the rest. If you’re not sure where to begin, these are our top three Utah landscaping ideas to improve the curb appeal of your home.

Incorporating Native Plants

There are countless reasons to use native plants from Utah in your front yard landscaping. Native plants require less water and less maintenance and are already well-adapted to soil and climate conditions. Whether you choose to use native Utah perennials or other Utah native plants, it’s always a great idea to incorporate a variety of native plants into your landscaping design. This will help give your yard character while keeping things low maintenance too.

Native plants are strategically placed in planter areas in this front yard. This lowers overall maintenance while still allowing for plenty of lush green lawn.

This is another great example of how we were able to work native plants into the front yard landscaping in a way that is environmentally friendly while also looking great.

This home utilizes native plants and a large front deck, which improves the curb appeal and makes the space more usable.

Using Big Rocks for Landscaping

We didn’t name our company Big Rock Landscaping for nothing. Whether in the front yard or back, using large rocks in your landscaping makes a statement. Big rocks work especially well in Utah because they highlight the rugged mountains and incorporate a piece of that beauty in your own yard.

Large rocks are most often seen used in retaining walls, but they also work well when used to add levels and dimension to a yard or to separate one area from another. If you’re planning on using big rocks, we recommend arranging boulders in groups of two or three if they are being used on their own.

It’s also important to make sure they are set down deep in the ground and not just resting on top of the soil where they could pose a safety hazard. With the variety of colors, shapes, sizes, and textures, there are countless ways you can utilize big rocks to enhance your curb appeal landscaping.

Creating Symmetry and Balance

The human brain is wired to recognize and appreciate symmetry. Asymmetrical objects often feel incomplete or unfinished to our minds, but we take comfort when we view things that are balanced.This is just as true in a painting as it is in curb appeal landscaping. By planning your yard design to include symmetry and balance, you will create an area that is more visually pleasing.

Not everything has to be perfectly matchy-matchy for the yard to have a symmetrical feel. The identical planters flanking the front steps of this home improve curb appeal with a balanced look and feel.

There are so many great elements to this front yard, and we love them all. We were able to incorporate the native plants in water-wise garden boxes and increase curb appeal by providing visual interest. But the real beauty lies in the perfect symmetry of the yard as seen in this aerial view that really shows it off.

Tips To Improve Curb Appeal With Landscaping

Upping your curb appeal doesn’t have to be complicated. We specialize in helping homeowners improve their curb appeal, but here are a few tips you can use when you want to improve curb appeal landscaping.

Maintain It:

This is the simplest of all the tips. An unkempt yard can hurt your curb appeal. Even if your landscaping is simple, keeping it well-maintained will improve your curb appeal and increase property value. Water everything, edge your grass, create defined planter beds, and then keep up the maintenance weekly or as needed.

Add Planters:

Many people shy away from using planters, but they are a great addition to any yard and an easy way to keep landscaping looking fresh. The greenery in planters can be changed regularly, and it’s generally easier to switch things up in a planter than it is to change out a garden bed.

Mulch:

Mulch is the unsung hero of landscaping. A fresh layer of mulch will make your yard look brand new. In addition to looking good, mulch helps with water retention in soil, reduces weeds, and protects the soil from heat.

Light It Up:

Your curb appeal doesn’t cease to exist when the sun goes down. Upgrading your landscape lighting can boost your curb appeal. Even the simple act of installing new lighting on your house can go a long way. If you want to really step up your game, consider lighting for your beds, trees, and walkways.

Define Areas:

Green grass is nice, but you need more than just a sprawling lawn for great curb appeal. Creating distinct areas of your yard will create visual interest. These can be planter areas, raised garden beds, seating areas, walkways, or other similar ideas that will boost your curb appeal.

Frequently Asked Questions About Curb Appeal Landscaping

Whether you want to increase property value with curb appeal landscaping or are just looking to spruce up your front yard, here are a few of the most common questions we get about curb appeal landscaping.

Q: What are the best plants for curb appeal in Utah?

A: We always recommend using plants native to Utah whenever possible. They look great, are water-wise, and reduce maintenance costs. Here are a few of our favorites:

White Spruce Tree
Winter Gem Boxwood Shrub
Bearberry Groundcover
Sideoats Grama Grass
Lavender
Coneflower
Peony

Q: How much does landscaping improve a home’s curb appeal?

A: Your landscaping is a crucial part of your home’s curb appeal. It is often the first thing people see when they approach your home. Making a good first impression with your landscaping is crucial if you want to improve curb appeal.

Q: What are some budget-friendly curb appeal landscaping ideas?

A: You don’t have to break the bank to get great curb appeal. If you’re looking for some affordable ways to boost your front yard landscaping, start with proper maintenance. Cleaning up garden beds, pulling weeds, adding mulch, edging grass areas, removing dead or dying trees and plants, and watering everything to keep it healthy and green will improve curb appeal quickly.

Q: What are some common mistakes to avoid in curb appeal landscaping?

A: One of the most common mistakes we see in curb appeal landscaping is a failure to plan. Starting with a vision and creating a blueprint, even a simple one, will help you create a cohesive look in your yard. A plan will also help you avoid the common mistake of overcrowding an area. It will help you visualize the final result so you can make sure it has enough balance, color, and vitality.

Improve Your Landscape With Big Rock Landscaping

Big Rock Landscaping has more than 20 years of experience helping homeowners like you create curb appeal landscaping that looks good and increases property values. When you work with us, you get a team of Utah landscaping design experts on your side. We know how to maximize outdoor spaces and can help you design your dream front yard and customize it to make the most significant impact with a unique look that stands out in all the right ways in your neighborhood. Contact us today to see what we can do to create curb appeal landscaping for your home.