Front Yard Makover

Before

One project I have had on my plate for a long time was our front yard.  I had made changes to it over the last year but about a month ago I woke up one morning and went to work pulling out the existing "stuff".  

What took the longest to figure out was the actual design.  I got a ton of ideas from looking at different landscaping sites and bouncing ideas off of Whitney.  We both finally agreed on a design.  The last and final thing we wanted was a porch swing.  It's what we always dreamed of having and we now finally have one.  

After

I left an area for planting "annuals"

I hate having to constantly plant flowers in a lot of different places.  I decided to make two small areas in the center of the yard.  This way I could still change the colors during the planting season and keep the wow factor flowers have on a yard but not have a lot of planting to do each season.

I used Green Beauty Boxwoods for the hedge.  They stay green during extreme heat and cold.  

Here she is (still have to paint the 4 x 4)

There is nothing better than sitting on this swing in the evening.

Now onto the next project...the family room

Disgusting, please don't judge