Here’s a tip: Even if you don’t live in a warm-climate area, you can still take advantage of tropicals such as bougainvillea. Just treat them as annuals (or grow them in containers and bring them indoors for the winter).

Layering is one trick used by the pros to create great landscapes—check out their other top tips

Here’s a tip: Install landscape edging between your border and the turf to keep the grass from creeping into your beds.

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Here’s a tip: If you use tall plants like these, be sure to add smaller plants around the bases, so there are blooms from the top all the way to the ground.

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Here’s a tip: Look at landscape accents to give your sidewalk garden more appeal. Here, for example, a white picket fence and arbor create even more charm.

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Here’s a tip: Check your local rules concerning t front yard plantings. Some areas require a certain amount of lawn. Here’s a tip: The border’s simple color theme helps it feel larger, too. Cool colors, such as lavender, light pink, and blue, often feel farther away than they really are.

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Here’s a tip: Use a 2- to 3-inch-deep layer of mulch to keep weeds down and help the soil stay moist longer. That way you’ll have even more time to enjoy your lovely garden.

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Here’s a tip: Check your city’s rules about planting in this space; some places have restrictions on how tall plants can be.

Learn about other great, low-care ornamental grasses

Here’s a tip: If you plant between the street and sidewalk and your street allows for parking, leave a space so people can get out of their cars. Here, a flagstone border does the trick perfectly.

Ornamental grasses are some of the most versatile plants in the garden—learn about other great ways you can put them to use in your landscape

Here’s a tip: If you plant against a south- or west-facing wall, you’ll want to select plants that can stand up to the extra heat the wall reflects. Here’s a tip: Another great way to help deter weeds is to plant densely. The closer together your garden plants are, the less room there is for weeds.

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Here’s a tip: Vines like this ivy—or trailing plants, such as many varieties of campanula—will help cover walls as well.

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Here’s a tip: We love the cool, chartreuse color theme this gardener picked. Even a single-color garden can look great.

The chartreuse flowers spilling between the pots and over the gravel walkway are lady’s mantle—learn more about this great perennial

Here’s a tip: Don’t forget about the importance of foliage color when you select plants. The red-leaf plants create just as much interest as the flowers—and look good from spring to fall, since they never go out of bloom. Here’s a tip: The curved walkway from the sidewalk to the home adds visual interest. Think about creating eye-pleasing curves in your landscape when possible.

A great gate can also help make the entry to your yard more showy—check out our great gate ideas

Here’s a tip: Check your city’s rules about planting in this space; some areas have restrictions on how tall plants can grow.

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Here’s a tip: If you have a deep front yard, planting along the sidewalk will also give you a beautiful, colorful view from inside your home.

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