Front Yard Landscape Design Demonstration 🪴 Watch me design a reduced lawn front yard!

[@gardenprojectacademy]

🪴 SUBMIT YOUR PHOTOS FOR A CHANCE TO BE FEATURED! Want to be the example design in a future video? Follow this link for more details: www.gardenprojectacademy.com/submityourphotos/ (Please note that not everyone will be featured, though I greatly appreciate all submissions! This is not a substitute for hiring a landscape designer, and it is up to you to decide what is best for you and your yard)

[@p4ul1010]

I LOVE THIS TYPE OF VIDEO! You should definitely do this more often with different type of front yards and different type of gardens style and themes.

[@kristymh823]

KZbin just suggested your channel and am so impressed. What was KZbin waiting for? Your content is of great quality. I’ve been binging ever since. This episode was especially fun to watch. You have a new follower!

[@christinarennich5092]

This is wonderful. Loved seeing the creative process. It would be great to see some native plants to help our biodiversity.

[@carlaephotography7096]

Agree, with more design videos like this! I enjoyed seeing how you thought through the placements….and well, just ALL of it in this visual format! Thank you

[@JordanLeigh]

I’ve been stumped about how to do my yard… I’ll probably submit a photo of my house as well!

[@AcuaTV]

I loved how it turned out and how easy you make it look. I’ll give it a try on my front yard that needs lots of love and attention

[@richarddelange3336]

Greetings from Aruba 🇦🇼 😊. I’m getting ready to redo our front yard. I have it in my mind, but like to have it on paper to show my wife what i like to make out of it. 3:16

[@ritikamehta9059]

Would love to see more videos like this!

[@SomeCraftyChick]

I would love to see a video about removing lawn and planting in a front yard that has a slope.

[@LaiceePNW]

Same

[@sonialorenzo9223]

I love this exercise. While different than my front yard, your explanations help me think of my own possibilities.

[@pongop]

Very cool and helpful video!

[@elykj6539]

I've been thinking of adding a medium tree to my front garden for a while now. Thanks for the tip on putting it on the oppsite side to the garage. Now I have the location, I just need to finally decide on what type of tree.

[@Damaris756]

Super helpful to see examples!

[@Reuben-ny3]

😲That was so cool! I've just started binge watching your videos for ideas on what to do to get rid of my lawn, but add some flowering cherry trees. Your videos have been very informative and so well presented. Thank you!!

[@tobywinter1]

Love your videos. Thank you for sharing your expertise.

[@Stiasteny]

Wow i love how you did this! Is it possible to make more? Thank you!! Also weirdly, I got ASMR tingles from some points in this video

[@TimothyCHale]

Thanks Eve. Great demo

[@theodorauta]

Please do more vids like this one❤

[@jeansperry6353]

Very helpful ! Thank you.

[@wendy6710]

I really like what you did! I submitted a photo of my house! :)

[@lm20210]

This is so cool and looks great!

[@smiththomas64]

This is great!

[@kingsagenda]

This is great and I love your name. Unfortunately I got very frustrated trying to work with the site and could not get anything done 😞

[@hannahwells9016]

Thank you so much for sharing this, it’s helped me so much. Xx

[@KatSolovei]

I love you, Eve! 😊

[@creationslandscapedesigns]

This was fun to watch.

[@kevin_horticulture]

this video is gold if you'd like to make more. :)

[@michellet1800]

love your videos! I'd love to see a video about how to identify weeds vs. non weeds. I'm finding it hard to find information on this topic. Is there a database somewhere with images of seedlings?

[@user-ut4zw6so6o]

Thank you!

[@777AndrewR]

Great video! What plants shrubs would you recommend for shady pine tree backyard?

[@NativeTXGardens]

Love the video 👍 What hardiness zone was this in?

[@pauletteworoniak431]

Love your video. The Simplescape did not work for me, trouble loading, I could not adjust size of plants, edit, etc. Are these options available only with the paid premium package?

[@MajelCats]

We get a lot of trees like Mulberry, Sumac, and Maple that grow under our fences. And Poison Ivy vines and wild grape vines intertwine up the fence. We think the bird are eating the berries and dropping the seeds as they sit on the fences. What can be done?

[@ruthteunissen282]

May I ask what computer design app are you using?

[@carolinemiller2211]

It’s in her description. Simply Scapes

[@jenniferli8748]

What app are you using? Looks so fun thanks for sharing

[@gardenprojectacademy]

Simplyscapes! It's a great one! www.simplyscapes.com/

[@HopefulDecor]

Summary What are the key design elements used in this front yard landscape? The key design elements used in this front yard landscape design include: 1. **Reducing the Lawn Size:** The design aims to reduce the size of the lawn while not completely removing it. 2. **Increasing Plant Density:** The goal is to create a denser, greener yard with multiple layers of plants. 3. **Incorporating Purple and White:** The client's favorite colors, purple and white, are featured in the design area. 4. **Placement of Large Trees:** A Japanese zelkova tree is strategically placed on the opposite side of the front door from the garage or driveway to balance visual mass. 5. **Use of Hardscaping:** Hardscaping materials are recommended for the narrow walkway area to make it easier to maintain and visually appealing. 6. **Selection of Plants:** Various plants like lavender, black lace elderberry, candytuft, hydrangea, and apple tree are chosen to create a visually appealing and low-maintenance landscape. 7. **Pathway Design:** A pathway is added along the side of the house to provide easy access to the garden and maintain a clean look against the house. These elements work together to create a visually appealing and functional front yard landscape design. How does the designer balance the visual mass of the garage/driveway with the placement of the large tree? The designer balances the visual mass of the garage/driveway with the placement of the large tree by following a landscape design rule of thumb. When installing a large tree in a front yard, it is generally recommended to place it on the opposite side of the front door from the garage or driveway. This placement helps the yard appear more balanced because the garage or driveway has a lot of visual mass. By placing a large tree with significant visual mass on the opposite side, it helps balance out the overall visual weight of the landscape. In this design, the large tree (Japanese zelkova) is positioned strategically on the opposite side of the front door from the garage or driveway to create a sense of balance and visual harmony in the front yard landscape. What are the benefits of using hardscaping materials in the narrow walkway area? Using hardscaping materials in the narrow walkway area offers several benefits in the front yard landscape design: 1. **Ease of Maintenance:** Hardscaping materials such as gravel or flagstones are easier to maintain compared to plants. They require less upkeep and do not need regular trimming or pruning. 2. **Durability:** Hardscaping materials are durable and can withstand foot traffic and environmental conditions. They provide a long-lasting solution for high-traffic areas like narrow walkways. 3. **Visual Appeal:** Hardscaping materials can enhance the visual interest of the space. They can add texture, color, and structure to the landscape design, creating a more visually appealing and cohesive look. 4. **Accessibility:** A hardscaped walkway makes it easier to access the garden beds and other areas of the yard. It provides a clear path for walking without damaging plants or grass. 5. **Preventing Soil Erosion:** Hardscaping materials help prevent soil erosion in high-traffic areas. They provide a stable surface that can withstand foot traffic without causing damage to the underlying soil. Overall, incorporating hardscaping materials in the narrow walkway area not only enhances the aesthetic appeal of the landscape but also improves functionality and reduces maintenance requirements.

[@elmouto3883]

Can't help but thinking Kirsten Dunst having a gardening KZbin channel.

[@gardenprojectacademy]

Haha thanks!

[@BethYoung-gt4qj]

I would like to know what about watering system. Is that added afterward? Or maybe it isn’t necessary?

[@gardenprojectacademy]

Hi again! Great question! Typically, the watering system and landscape are designed simultaneously. Since watering systems are buried, they are sometimes installed before or at the same time as the landscape, but it is possible to install them after (though some digging is required). As you mention, watering systems are not always necessary! It depends on what you plant. Ideally, you would focus on plants that are happy to grow without irrigation. In my climate, we have long, rainless summers. New plantings need a little extra water for the first few growing seasons (deeply and infrequently), just until the plants can establish their root systems. I like to use a sprinkler with medium pressure, attached to a hose, and move it around the landscape near the bases of plantings. Many common landscape plants are surprisingly tough, and can tolerate drier conditions than many expect! If you have plants already, it can be worth researching + experimenting 🌱🌱

[@anitav7090]

nice app demo

[@nowyouareoneofus9684]

Are there also free programs online lile this?

[@Coco-yi3uk]

What is the name of the program you are using?

[@EFrost-hb2cn]

I have a question? If you have plants and shrubs in your yard already, how would you deal with that? Would they be discarded or would you dig them up and replant them?

[@BethYoung-gt4qj]

Is mulch the same as wood chips?

[@gardenprojectacademy]

Hi Beth! Yes, wood chips are a great mulch material! Mulch in the landscape can also be bark chips, shredded bark, arborist chips (wood and leaves etc. all shredded up, my personal favorite), pine needles, etc. It's an organic, undecomposed material that mimics the stuff on the forest floor. Note that compost (decomposed organic matter) does not make a good mulch for preventing weeds in the landscape (though it is GREAT for amending the soil). Compost just serves a different purpose. I like to share this because sometimes the names are used interchangeably, but in practice, they should be used differently. I have a whole playlist about mulch if you want to learn more! Here's one video in particular that talks about different materials: kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXTMYZWqr91giNU

[@kristinaorton1047]

What about winter interest ?

[@lorilusk5811]

I moved into a house that the grass has been sprayed and killed how do I revive the soil so I can plant healthy grass?

[@normanramirez-rx7hy]

How can I become a landscaping designer

[@water2chick]

Did you go to school for landscape architecture, or holticulture?

[@Kathy0118]

Hi, do you accept cooperation? About testing our smart sprinkler controller and making a video for us.

[@ChrisstinaMorgan]

It's so interesting to see comments. I would be extremely upset to see such design in my yard but so many people liked it.

[@mebs222]

Nice beginning information for design, but, Please! slow down your speech. Thanks!

[@rensin7740]

Great valuable content, but you speak way too fast to keep up with what you're saying. Have to manually keep pausing the video.

[@ChrisstinaMorgan]

Just change video speed to 0,75 (it's just 3 clicks). I actually was watching on 1,25 speed:)