Lawn is a classic solution for a front yard, it gives a clean and refined look to the facade but we all know how high-maintenance real lawn is. If you don’t feel like applying a lot of effort into that or in your climate lawn isn’t possible to grow, here are the coolest solution to style a front yard without it.
Hardscaping
If you live in a dry and hot climate where growing anything is hard, hardscaping may be your choice. Gravel and mulch, pavers and rocks, pebbles and stones can be arranged so that your front yard looked super stylish and sleek. You may add small or container plants or a single tree and that’s it, and the effect of this single tree or a bit of plants will be stronger than from a lushly planted garden bed.
The bold contrasting hardscaping is done with a single tree, and this is a fantastic example of how you can do a lot with little space. (via captionsgenius).
The front yard is done with gravel, pavers and pebbles, and only some greenery and potted plants accent it. (via fredricksonlandscape).
The front yard delivers modern Provence vibes with grasses and succulents, which seem part of the natural landscape, and potted greenery.
The front yard shows off hardscaping and is refreshed with some greenery.
Grasses and succulents, native for the area, will survive harsh weather and will not consump too much water.
Rocks, gravel and brick are perfect for hardscaping, and lush lavender adds color. (via homevizo).
Lush Planting
Pick plants and blooms that are natural for your area and create a lush and dense landscape. Whether it will be a meadow or any other type of it, it’s up to the climate and conditions you have. Just cover all the space with plants and blooms and voila! Create several layers of planting from trees to shrubs and then groundcovers to add more eye-catchiness to the nook. Not enough? Add plants in containers, they are easier to take care of and can accent the front door.
The front yard features lush blooming grasses that make the house look less formal.
The minimalist black facade is made vivacious and eye-catchy with lush greenery, blooms and plants that look chaotic as a meadow.
Boxwood and topiaries are an elegant alternative to lawn that would match a refined or classic facade.
Small hedge paired with topiaries and potted plants refresh the all-white facade and gate.
Built-in stone garden beds with grasses make the facade relaxed and non that heavy-looking and highlight Mediterranean vibes.
The minimalist front yard features built-in garden beds with succulents to match the climate and highlight the minimal facade.
The sloped front yard is a terraced garden with blooms, grasses and greenery that provide a textural look.
The bold cut paver is styled with greenery right in it, and trees add vertical interest to the space.
The modern front yard features grasses and succulents and a large tree, this is a drought-tolerant landscape design.
Built-in raised garden beds and containers feature greenery and trees that make up a lovely combo.
If you want something else than succulents and cacti is a desert climate, consider grasses. These are planted in raised garden beds for more effective water consumption.
The elegant front yard features raised garden beds with creative landscapes of different plants.
The walkway is lined up with olive trees, lavender and grasses and delivers Mediterranean vibes.
I'm in love with this front yard that shows off a curved walkway and lush lavender and grasses around. So natural and so beautiful!.
Small plants and blooms match the exterior of the house and make it cooler. (via diygarden).
Raised garden beds and containers allow effective water consumption, which is essential in hot and dry climates.
The walkway is lined up with some grasses, the raised garden bed shows off greenery and blooms and potted plants accent the front door.
The minimalist space shows off tall grasses and a bold tree that bring texture and interest to the front yard.
The front yard features hardscaping done with pebbles and gravel, succulents and other native plants for the area.
The front yard is planted with greenery and some potted plants, containers make it easier to take care of them.
The greenery and lavender plus gravel create a bold and textural front yard, the plants of which are native.
Roses and lavender lining up the walkway look gorgeous and spectacular and add color to the yard.
The modern front yard is styled with trees in containers, blooms and greenery, and gravel is used for hardscaping.
This is a spectacular space with pebbles and rocks, with a pond surrounded with grasses and lavender.
The yard is done with lush planting: greenery, flowers and raised garden beds with various plants.
The front yard is water-conscious, it's done with pebbles, rocks and pavers and accented with grasses.
Cacti And Succulents
Dry and hot climate areas can welcome a desert landscape that includes succulents and cacti. You can plant them in any way: in containers, in the ground or in garden beds, and pair them up with harscaping for a bolder and cooler look. Such a solution is water-wise as these plants are native for the area and won’t consump too much while giving a chic look to the front facade. Try built-in garden beds right in the steps to create a sleek and more refined look.
The modern desert front yard shows off some native plants, succulents and grasses that accent the entrance.
Succulents and grasses paired with hardscaping are a cool solution for a dry climate.
Lavender and succulents paired with rocks will create a beautiful front yard in a dry and hot climate.
The front yard is done with raised garden beds and usual ones that show off trees, succulents and grasses, native for the area.
The small front yard landscape is done with a bit of grasse,s rocks and a small yet bold plant.
Potted plants and succulents along the walkway refresh the space and the black facade of the house.
The dry front yard is done with grasses and small plants that can withstand the climate.
This modern home features gorgeous nature-inspired landscaping with grasses and flowers that are native for the area. (via philhirstgardens).
Groundcovers
The last but not least idea is planting groundcovers. These plants come in all sizes, colors and looks and everyone will find something for their front yard. Groundcovers can be used not only solo but also with other plants and landscaping or maybe with some hardscape features, depending on the look you want and effort you feel like applying.
The front yard shows off a lush landscape and groundcovers between pavers.
Some small plants, larger succulents and trees create various layers of planting.
The front yard is styled with stones, groundcovers, topiaries and greenery plus succulents.
Grasses, a small tree, topiaries and groundcovers create several layers of the landscape and provide texture.