Gravel landscaping is a stellar choice for modern front yards since it's clean and minimalist-looking. If you choose it in a very light color, it can match beautifully with airy and neutral facades.

Retaining walls take ample planning and strong landscaping knowledge, so be sure of your DIY skills if you plan on building one. A poorly reinforced wall won’t hold up for long.

For design-loving city dwellers, their mode of transport can't come at the cost of their home's good looks. This might just be the solution for a beautiful front garden that packs in storage, too ...