Giving our BORING front yard a Makeover on a BUDGET / DIY front yard landscaping project

Watch as we transform our Florida front yard on a budget in just 5 days! Join Bobby and I as we tackle low maintenance flower shopping, digging up grass, mulching, and more. Get inspired to give your own front yard a makeover with our DIY tips and tricks. Share this video with a friend who needs some landscaping motivation! #FloridaLandscaping #BudgetFriendlyMakeover
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[@livingwithcambriea]

Grrrr totally forgot to add the plant names lol. I will find the tags and add the names under this comment if your curious lol sorry

[@connieabdelkader5256]

And y’all knocked it out of the ball park. It looks so beautiful and inviting. Great job it sure made the house look so beautiful the bricks look so vibrant against the black mulch

[@YouuuMaddddBroooo]

Hibiscus🌺, Codiaeum (Croton), Heptapleurum (Parasol Plant), Carex(Japanese Sedge)...I am sure I forgot a few😊. Those are called houseplants where I live! Looks Great😍

[@sallygombita]

That hibiscus is beautiful! Girl, sit down and put your feet up!😂

[@marilyngiorgi6599]

Looks fantastic. Do you have seasol over there? It reduces plant shock after replanting, the plant you moved looks like it needs some. Cambrian, you need a big wide brimmed sunhat.

[@mrs.c9174]

The crotons will get pretty large.

[@cathymonck3726]

Add a few more of the red square stones to walk in and out of the seating area! Look stunning.

[@truthfullyme7416]

Yard work is hard work and holy moly, you guys knocked it out!

[@livingwithcambriea]

So much work but also so worth it

[@user-ni2hj5md3v]

Everyone needs a Bobby and Cambriea in their life 😊

[@debbieclemons4501]

Absolutely!!!💯💯💯

[@sherrysunshine6986]

My Husband said it would have cost around 10-12 thousand to do what you all did by yourself and he said you all did an amazing job! Also, next time you can rent a sod cutter for 70 dollars a day and it would do it faster, easier, and more even. Really amazing and fast you all did great! Looks so pretty!

[@desiraehackett7648]

The value of curb appeal is just wild! You guys knocked it out of the park! That space is beautiful!

[@teret6719]

I'm not sure about Florida, but in Indiana, you would've increased your property taxes by quite a bit. I too use cardboard under the mulch. Your home is beautiful inside and out.

[@teresamurphy633]

I love EVERYTHING YOU GUYS DID🤗 it’s stunning and it was a family effort 😊beautiful 🙏🏾👏🏾🙏🏾🤗👏🏾

[@thesubzero61]

Paint the shutters black it will pop off and black light Fixtures with black door handles and locks leave everything white trim with that red brick it would look amazing and you done a great job looks amazing

[@StillWaters56]

It looks totally fabulous what a beautiful upgrade to the exterior of your home... I would put edging between the grass and the mulch to avoid cross over of the grass and making it easier for Bobby to trim the grass.

[@karendominguez2747]

You two did a fabulous job with the landscaping. The house looks totally different now. I absolutely love your choice of plants.

[@valnj08]

I would add lighting near the plants to show off at night, and down the walkway.

[@Soulmidwife1111]

Looks fabulous! I ALWAYS use cardboard, not weed barrier. The cardboard actually decomposes, adding organic material to the soil. FYI: I always loosen the roots around plants before planting since usually they are root bound in the pots. If roots aren’t loosened, the plant will not be able to get all the nutrients and will die. As a professional landscaper, I have found that this is usually why plants don’t survive when I check out clients’ plantings. If you notice plants not doing well, I suggest you dig them up and loosen the roots. Don’t throw them out! GREAT job overall!

[@user-hp9ml8pv8h]

Beautiful front yard. Kudos.🎉

[@karenlawrence1021]

Great job but I agree with Soulmideife1111 on it being important to loosen the roots of the plants. I didn’t know when I first started garden & everything died the next year. Luckily, the nursery I bought them from replaced them at a 50% discount.

[@millieschultz7831]

Please thank Bobby for his service!! What a great transformation please take time to enjoy u both!!!

[@joannevans2505]

So pretty! You might consider putting in metal edging between the grass and the mulch to keep the edge crisp. It’s easy to trim then.

[@MrChuckyducky1]

Instead of painting the brick, I would paint the trim black. That would really make that house look nice! This is a great video. Hard work definitely pays off!!

[@bettygreen3238]

You and your husband did a beautiful job!

[@kaylieghscales2021]

Love the new landscaping ❤and the sitting space 😍

[@livingwithcambriea]

Thank you. We have been really enjoying it

[@thriftytxmom]

Cedar shutters would look amazing and also wrapping the column in cedar would tie it together. The landscaping looks so great! ❤

[@user-ko5ng3lm1z]

not with that brick color --that pinkish/reddish tone and cedar orange/yellow will clash.

[@donnaadkins2429]

It looks amazing, you both did an amazing job! You may want to put an edging between the mulch and the grass to prevent the grass from encroaching into your mulch and the big plant you moved will need a lot of water as you can see its in shock (droopy leaves) and give it a regular feed and it will be back to normal in no time! Now girl you and Bobby relax and enjoy your pregnancy!!❤

[@sharronb2476]

I was going to say the same thing about the edging! 😂

[@ahooten1955]

Stunning transformation. Take it easy girl. No more heavy lifting!!!!!!

[@marymorgan7674]

Please be careful , you work way to hard. We care about you. Love your videos. 💖

[@juligodsil8081]

Looks so good, I’m sure you’re enjoying that new space!

[@EricaBaker2023]

Lights throughout the flower bed would look good and some uplights to highlight parts of the house at night.

[@tyreebruce]

You worked your buns off !! It looks great!! I’ll tell you. This black mulch trend is very hot!! I have clients with huge homes and professional landscapers. They ALL use black mulch! I wish when I had my house it was a thing. I used that pretty red but it faded and never kept its look. Phew, now you can enjoy during the rest of the summer!

[@jennkey2523]

I believe I would have moved that bush by the garage door on front by the end of the house, so it wouldn’t obscure your view out your picture window. Looks amazing.

[@xbabii13girlx]

i love the idea of adding the big rocks as space fillers instead of more flowers/plants. definitely breaks it up and ZERO maintenance! lol great job!

[@emmawebb6844]

Absolutely amazing transformation! Congratulations on the pregnancy ❤️

[@sherryhadden8425]

Adding potting soil before planting would ve helped the plants thrive better! Also breaking up the roots a little.

[@sandraceja2727]

Sweetie, just a little tip to save money. Your local city dump site has free compost and Mulch. I now save a lot of money...

[@reneewebster4443]

Our city dump compost and mulch had a lot of weeds in it. If I catch the mulch on sale like the 5/$10, I will buy it.

[@nikkichevere]

Ours does not sadly

[@luim0924]

What a beautiful transformation. The only change i would make is to add punches of colour. Add creeping thyme which is so pretty ground cover. And then flowers of a variety of colours that would make black mulch pop! Great job! Sorry for your backs.

[@iluvvmyboo]

Ours has way too much garbage. I was uncomfortable working with it for health reasons. It’s jus not worth it to me. I’ll spend the few dollars and purchase inexpensive mulch

[@mikeboothe]

Your daughter is just so darling! It makes me miss my granddaughters when they were that age! 🥰 You’re such a hard worker. Great job! -Susan

[@patriciakane764]

5 days! That is a miracle and so beautiful. Great design! You are pros! Congratulations.😊

[@patchayko721]

I love the addition of the rocks to fill in spots. Good call!

[@ombudlady]

Girl you did that in your sandals like a pro!

[@pamelahunter4203]

Beautiful work and even considering it took five days, still a lot of work was accomplished in a short period of time. Awesome! Glad I’m not the only one who works in sandals. 😊

[@debbiejohnson1796]

The yard looks so pretty. You have room to add some perennials if you want more color.

[@billandbeverly]

You need to get you a little edge across on the outside by the yard either stone or that black plastic to hold the mulch in to make it easier on Bobby when he’s weed eating and cutting the grass otherwise the mulch is gonna be everywhere

[@angelahill8437]

Beautiful house makeover looks very pretty specially with the black shavings, but you do need a edging around the beds because the grass is going to grow into it

[@Myeverydaywifelife]

Black Shutters on you front window would look nice with the black mulch! Landscaping turned out really nice and yes it back breaking work! But worth it!

[@tallulahsmom2964]

Your yard looks absolutely beautiful! I have always done my own yard work and landscaping. It is therapy to me. I live in an active neighborhood where families are out walking and riding their bikes. I have had people stop and tell me I have one of the prettiest yards on the street. You should see how amazed they are when I tell them I do my own yard work. My state is still having some cold days, but after watching you two, I cannot wait to get back out into my yard. Once again, you did an amazing job on your yard. Have a wonderful week, friends!

[@nancygold2928]

I think you should have a larger patio area in the front yard, some more red stones, would be nice, ☺️🌸🌹🌼

[@chafrajayfra32]

You added to your curb appeal beautifully. Great job. You’re right it’s a lot of work. ❤

[@catherinephillips2121]

Wow, everything looked so amazing and I cannot believe it was just you and your husband doing all that work! You are now my new hero! The only thing I think maybe you could add is maybe a bird bath or a water feature but everything else I would say it's perfect. Beautiful job!!!

[@GrandmaSandy]

Thanks for sharing how you went about the makeover. Everything is looking so beautiful and you did a great job refreshing this area and putting so many beautiful plants and shaded areas in just to sit and relax and the beautiful garden. Thanks for sharing.

[@shariwille336]

Beautiful. Make sure and go around your mailbox to bring it all together. I love your concrete creatures. Adorable! You guys sure are hard workers. God bless

[@vickiegerdes4775]

I would suggest a white fence panel, tall or short, to hide the metal pipe and utility meter on the right side of the garage. Not only would it hide the pipes but would be a great background for the colorful plants you planted there. Would also tie to the mailbox.

[@Denise_B17]

I also use cardboard as a weed barrier. I also go to a local grocery store and liquor store to get free boxes. Thank you for the brick idea for a patio. We are going to do something like that for our patio. And a walkway from our side area to our front. I absolutely love what you did. Wow! Only 5 days. Its going to take me a year or so to do ours as we are a tad older. We have to take lots of breaks. At the moment we are trying to rid our backyard of darn blackberries. Both larger and baby ones. Thanks for sharing this with us. Great job!

[@smokie5126]

Love the landscape ❤ I would just add some black edging to dissappear into the mulch as to uts not seen and it will keep the mulch in place 😊

[@raquelcruz3874]

Landscaping looks great and by the way the color of the house looks just fine it’s such a pretty pop color I love it❤👍🏻

[@sissmith2750]

You did a beautiful job landscaping your yard I like your Patio with the chairs but I think you need to add more pavers to make it a little larger so you can have a little more room on it so you can move around a little more freely

[@leonanelson828]

Cambriea. One time I got so sunburned that I needed to go to the doctor but I had no insurance so I called the ER and begged for help over the phone which they are not allowed to do but this one guy helped me♥️. He said even if I went to the ER this is what to do. Get some CLEAR aloe vera gel. You can put on as much as you want no limit for safety and you can even keep it in the refrigerator to keep it cold feeling. He kept repeating to NOT EVER USE THE GREEN GEL. He said the green gel will hurt you and make you sick. I had an extremely bad sunburn that day and kept putting on a lot of CLEAR ALOE VERA GEL. Wow. Wow. Wow. The next morning it was all healed up and no longer painful. I burn easy so I use it all the time now. And an added benefit is that aloe vera gel is very healthy for your skin whether you have a burn or not. I love it. I keep a bottle in my refrigerator always now. Just remember only clear NO GREEN. Very cheap at Walmart. You will love it. Love you guys

[@AmyHayes-bn1mb]

when we were stationed in Hawaii, my exhusband was extremely burned. The nurses at the Naval hospital told us to use white vinager on WHITE TOWELS to lay on the burned areas. It did wonders for taking the heat out of his skin!

[@serenityphotographs]

We are in Florida too. It cost us last year $4500.00 for six big trees, plants at least 30 of them,and all new sod and mulch .

[@Mercedeskelien]

i deff would have added a no dig border around the mulch area that touches the grass it also helps with weeds and keeps it nice and clean

[@judyfarmer2962]

Cambria, I love what you and Bobby did with the landscaping. In VA when we do a patio, we would put sand first and then the bricks. Once the bricks were in place , you would add more sand to the cracks. Either way what you guys did is beautiful.

[@sandiabrown5544]

It’s Beautiful..I would add border around the flower beds all the mulch in off the grass...

[@markanddebbiesullivan7764]

Amazing transformation. Absolutely fantastic. Just a hint for the paving next use sand instead of soil when it rains that will just be a mud pile where sand will compress with the rain and set the papers ( I've learnt) ❤

[@vickiegerdes4775]

Another thing you may want to do is start adding some ground cover in the mulch areas. Just be careful not to get invasive plants. I had a beautiful lime green gr. cover that started to take my entire landscaping & also started in our grass in the 1st spring season. I had to did it up to remove the roots before i got it to stop. It took 2 years to totally remove it. Since then we have used various succulents like hens& chickens in different colors. They spread nicely, tolerant the heat. Gr. covers will eventually remove the need for mulch. Some even produce small flowers.

[@OhHellMichelle]

I would have put the bush to the left of garage to open up the entrance way and you can also paint your rocks I did mine white & it really brings out the black mulch. Looks great!!!!

[@kimberley1195]

Hi Cambriea it turned out gorgeous you both worked so hard,I think a few little solar lights along the path would be lovely there are so many now to choose from have a lovely week.😊

[@angelavan478]

Suggestion...throughout summer, begin hitting box stores/garden centers for clearance on "infrastructure bushes/shrubs/trees". Grew up in SC, near beach--pick up some jasmine vines, camellias & "tea ollies"--they do well in harsh conditions. Take your time adding the perfect plants...just get things on great sales, no rush--you're both doing a great job!!

[@user-cp7zb6yw7f]

Looks good, but the plant you say you loved is usually only a houseplant. I hope it lives for you outside. Maybe paint the trim and shutters black. Love the patio you created.

[@BBirke1337]

👍 for using cardboard instead of weed fabric. It wouldn't only mean $1000 less, but also incomposible rags in the soil, starved soil, incredible hard work to remove and damaged plant roots when doing so. Just let some ground cover grow in the mulch spaces, which suppresses weeds once cardboard and mulch have decayed. Bare spaces with just a few plants aren't to be permanent. Good video for getting a nice effect, and it's better than many multi $1000 or $10k makeovers, which are only about extended hardscapes and gadgets.

[@ashlynnbless708]

Looks amazing!!!! I absolutely love the look of mulch as well. I feel like it makes the plants really stand out. Looks so clean and fresh! 😊

[@pamelasprings6723]

Great job. I think you were such an expert at putting that cardboard down. I put some pavers down and used a sand like consistency product that you sprinkle with water between the cracks. I would find the mulch a problem when it rains or gets wet. I think you would have to put the brick pavers closer together if you used it though. I am 76 and my daughter just bought a house last winter and she is letting me landscape the front and back yard. She had a long walkway from the driveway to the front door and around the front of the house with small white marble rocks at least 6 inches deep. I put an ad on Craigslist and 3 different guys came and took all of it. I put topsoil down and will be planting boxwood so I can hedge them eventually. I also have a huge project in the back yard. The back has tons of area with river rock which she hates but I cannot get rid of all of it. A raised garden bed has to be removed which is at least 10x20 and I will move it all towards the fencing and make a berm and plant in it. Plants and trees are so expensive it is going to take a while to get the look I want. Mostly all perennials and evergreens as my daughter hates yard work and gardening and I won't be around forever to maintain it. This will be my 4th house I have totally landscaped. Two were mine, one my son's and now my daughter. It is my passion, so I am so happy they let me do this for them.

[@CourtneyR821]

If you want white brick, lime wash. 50lb or so bag of Dehydrated lime is about $10. Just add water and paint. You will have to touch up over time but it’s easy.

[@trackstar941]

Cambriea, you are good with outdoor chores. You are amazing woman, in all the task.

[@livingwithcambriea]

Oh thank you!

[@trackstar941]

Thank you for your reply.

[@dianepoe3594]

I'm amazed by your energy. Everything looks great.

[@subrenacole4881]

What a great idea and transformation, this has given me ideas of what to do in my front yard. You can used the empty mulch bags weed barrier.

[@lindaallebach4285]

Absolutely love it & it’s beautiful…just put some solar lights along the walkway 🥰🥰🥰

[@jajacobs100]

Amazing transformation! The sitting area looks so much bigger than it did before. I would live that in my yard.

[@l.mcallan7440]

The landscaping looks fabulous! The plants will grow and fill in with time! Love the rocks!🪴🌳🌴🌿🪴

[@kimgraves7148]

I think it is so satisfying to know you did things yourself.

[@jenserrano3956]

💙💙💙WOAH......what a difference! A labor of love was done! Simply BEAUTIFUL 😍!💙💙💙

[@catherinemorrison3746]

You are one hard worker! Making effort to offer ideas on saving time and money super appreciated! Like your little helper too she was really working hard right beside you...and barefoot too😊

[@jennylittle6852]

What an awesome transformation!! Y'all did an outstanding job!! Now, no more heavy lifting for you, Cambriea...time to kick your feet up and relax!

[@debbietabares5010]

Turned out beautiful! A lot of hard work and it paid off! ❤ I thought grandma couldn’t live by herself anymore and she was going into a nursing home if she didn’t move in with you.

[@livingwithcambriea]

So it wouldn’t really be living alone. Think of it more like a mother in law’s suite off the house. So she would still have 24hr care but also her own space if that makes sense

[@debbietabares5010]

Oh, gotcha. I misunderstood…sorry.

[@flan6]

Looks so much better! What I would’ve done differently is put some pea gravel underneath the pavers and put the pavers closer together. Then swept sand in between the pavers. I would just be concerned about the pavers eventually sinking. I don’t know about the mulch in between the pavers either.I live in Ohio though and I have to use a leaf blower and clean out a lot of leaves and debris so my mulch flies everywhere. You may be ok!

[@janetboyle437]

Wow! Love the transformation. I’m so glad you are keeping the brick natural. Your home has a beautiful variation of color in the brick. Definitely freshen up the trim and cedar shutters would look beautiful. ❤

[@pama.6410]

Beautiful job. Love the mix of natural stones along the walkway! You definitely saved so much doing it yourself, but do think that if you can afford it, the professional will do an even longer lasting job. They are worth what they ask for if they are true professionals. Love that you have the sprinkler system to keep the grass and plants alive! Love how well you two work together as a couple.

[@kathyk9591]

You did a fantastic job. It is back breaking work but so rewarding in the end.

[@sharronb2476]

Wow! What a fantastic transformation! Your front yard looks beautiful! I'm glad you decided to keep the bricks natural, they are so pretty the way they are! The flowers are gorgeous! You will get so much enjoyment out of your seating area! Little Freya is so cute! 😂❤ I was a redhead before my hair turned white, and I used to get terrible sunburns! 😳 You and Bobby worked so hard ~ now you can relax and enjoy your front yard, and watch those cool cars and motorcycles go by! 😂💕🌷🩷

[@lorrainemaccarelli4655]

What a beautiful job & garden & seating area you have created. But please take it easy.

[@denisenixon6360]

Just beautiful well done looks amazing guys.....The big tree in middle i get wee fairy garden for freya with wee house etc i think she love it... She just a great wee helper ❤❤❤ xxx

[@sharronb2476]

That's a great idea about the fairy garden! That would be so cute,.and I bet little Freya would love it! 😊

[@BUDSBEAU]

that was a lot of work and the results show it !!! from where you started to where you ended, very big improvement !!! good job !!!

[@fegrace_1]

I think the landscaping looks great! You both did a fantastic job. Suggestion: The only thing I would add is ground solar lights to illuminate the walkway and plants.

[@lesleyclark3162]

Beautiful job guys Love it, simple but very elevated and classy. Cambria, I agree with you on the shutter idea. I think now the Black trim and shutters would be the icing on the cake with the black mulch and accents it will be beautiful. It will compliment the red brick so well. White may be a harsh contrast at this point, rather than a complimentary feature. Definately Black trim. IMO. No matter what you'll pull it together you go girl~

[@terrisouza2692]

Hi guys. Oh my gosh, wow!!!!!! I love doing yard work, and I'm in love with how yours turned out! I have brick on the front of my house, and now I know what color of mulch thanks to you to use. Like I've always said, any projects you two do turn out so amazing. ❤. All I can say is WOW WOW WOW WOW, what a huge difference. BEAUTIFUL❤!!!!!! I know how much pleasure you Allport will get sitting outside there because I know I would. Enjoy, and have a great week, and I will see you Friday. Now, young lady take it easy❤❤

[@kerryforman8129]

Bobby Thank you for your service y’all deserve way more that 10%!

[@deniseholland6065]

I love what you did to your yard it looks so beautiful and be careful you work so hard in everything you do. Thank your husband for his service my son is a veteran also. Love watching both channels continued blessings to your family.

[@robinsnell7249]

3 years ago we🌴 had just the front of our home gone(we also live in FL). We paid over $1500.00. Each year, we refresh the mulch. You and Bobby did a fantastic job! Please, no more heavy lifting Cambriea.

[@inhiswill]

beautiful....in my area in Florida....minus the plants I could have gotten this done for less than $1,000 . Landscaping "companies" are expensive, but many private contractors and workers do it for much less. I'm actually waiting for my "gardener" and his sons right now to do some plantings and weeding and I will probably pay less than $150..At my age (70) in the Florida heat...$ well spent cause I LOVE my garden!! Yours looks beautiful. Just the right amount of plants and your seating area looks great. I just started with your channel about 6 weeks ago and I binge watch catching up on all your great content, Kudos to you and Bobby.

[@paulineoconnor6205]

You did an excellent job. Next job could be the trim. It is beautiful ❤❤❤❤

[@marlainarizona2100]

That is really beautiful and brings so much interest in your front yard.

[@sandybuchanan3479]

Wow, what a workout! I applaud your commitment to this project. It is absolutely beautiful. It doesn't even look like the same house.

[@cjg8093]

You put a lot of manual labor into this redo. Great job! I have some suggestions. There isn't much variation in the plants that you selected. Also, they aren't going to grow a huge amount, so the smallish plants stand out in the black mulch and appear rather small. For the future: think about adding some trees, like three or four crabapples to go along one side of the walkway. Or redbuds. Maybe some larger trees in the yard. An ornamental shrub, like a smokebush would be nice to see. Maybe plantings to give you a little privacy around the patio. A smallish, simple water feature that you can make yourself would be nice on the patio. I am thinking of an urn that you can add a pump to for a small fountain. As for your house itself. I would definitely paint your house white and paint all of the windows frames and trim (including the garage door) black. The brick that you have dates the house. A large hanging planter would be great around your entrance - not in the original Lowe's plastic pot, but rather a metal pot that you line with cocoa fiber. I'm not sure the shutters are needed. If you ever need to replace your roof, a metal roof would look great. These suggestions will update the house and add a lot of curb appeal.

[@lorit4320]

Wow, it looks amazing! And you made it look so easy. I have a tendancy to overthink and overwhelm myself with details and never get started because im afraid it won't turn out nice. But I love how you just went for it, had a budget in mind and didnt overcomplicate the project by putting too many different plants in..I love the plants you chose and I love the decorative rocks..those always look nice.jib well done..thanks for sharing!!

[@wandadelacruz2486]

Would love a walkthrough in a few months to see how the plants has grown.

[@Limary787]

Great job! I would add some spot lights to enhance the big plants ❤❤❤

[@chykyz4622]

Great team work ! Turned out really nice , if u add some solar lights along the path way or around the plants would add a nice touch too 🌞

[@lisatutler-jones5992]

You guys did a great job! I love the natural brick but White aka limewashing with some of the brick colors coming through is fabulous too. Thanks for the inspiration and congrats on the new baby.

[@legacybe8820]

It's beautiful!! Congratulations on the new additions to your family! Praying for all the best!❤

[@ellencutspaper571]

Great job you two! You work together so well. Enjoy that labor of love!!

[@faywright1728]

Hi Cambriea what a great transformation love how you both work as a team well done you both done an amazing job❤