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[Music] welcome to Garden Grow Studio Today we’re transforming our approach to front yard landscaping We’ll delve into optimizing your space particularly through the striking combination of symmetrical border landscaping defined fence lines and the artistic touch of rounded sculptural trees This isn’t just about neatness It’s about crafting a sophisticated high impact entryway that balances formal elegance with achievable lowmaintenance ensuring your home makes an unforgettable first impression and showcases a truly deliberate design The architectural style of the house itself serves as the foundational canvas profoundly and directly influencing the landscape design and setting the tone for the structured elegance we aim to achieve Imagine a home with classic or transitional architecture characterized by balanced proportions clean lines and a sense of understated yet impactful sophistication The landscape should feel like a natural extension of this architectural language The defining characteristic and central theme of this front yard landscape design is the use of symmetrical low hedging [Music] [Music] [Music] You [Music] do Hey Hey Heat Heat [Music] [Music] [Music] Heat Heat [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] This is the primary tool through which structure order and a clean formal elegance are established Imagine meticulously clipped low hedges typically of a dense fine-textured evergreen such as boxwood buxus simpervirons or its cultivars like green velvet or winter gem Japanese holly eyel taxis bakata rependants creating clearly defined geometric shapes and patterns within the front yard The symmetry is paramount These hedges are arranged in a mirrored fashion often flanking a central pathway defining the edges of planting beds or creating formal parts [Music] You are [Music] happy Hey Hey Hey [Music] [Music] [Music] Heat [Music] Heat Heat Heat [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] Heat Hey Hey Hey [Music] This symmetrical arrangement immediately imparts a sense of balance harmony and intentionality to the landscape The height of these hedges is crucial They are kept low perhaps only 12 to 24 in 30 to 60 cm tall ensuring they define spaces and create patterns without obstructing views of the house or other garden features This low stature also contributes to a more open and welcoming feel despite the inherent formality of the hedging The precision of the pruning is essential to the success of this style The hedges are maintained with crisp sharp lines their tops perfectly level and their sides neatly sheared reinforcing the clean structured aesthetic This meticulous grooming is a hallmark of the design signaling a well-ared for and thoughtfully composed landscape These low hedges can be used to create a variety of symmetrical layouts They might form simple rectangular or square beds on either side of a central walkway acting as the foundation for more elaborate border landscaping or more complex interlocking geometric patterns They can also be used to edge driveways or to create a formal frame around a central lawn panel [Music] [Music] [Music] Oat Heat Heat [Music] [Music] Heat Heat [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] Heat Heat Heat Heat [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] The deep rich green of the evergreen foliage provides year-round structure and a strong visual anchor looking elegant even in the depths of winter when other plants may be dormant This consistent green also serves as a perfect foil for any flowering plants or contrasting foliage textures that might be incorporated within the hedged areas A powerful strategy for optimizing your front yard especially when aiming for a strong visual statement is the deliberate use of symmetrical border landscaping often anchored by well-defined fence lines and punctuated by rounded sculptural trees Imagine perfectly mirrored planting beds framing your walkway Their edges clearly demarcated by a neat fence Perhaps a classic picket or a more modern sleek design which provides a structural backdrop and enhances the sense of enclosure and definition Then introduce rounded sculptural trees such as meticulously shaped topiary spheres perhaps crafted from boxwood or U or small naturally globos trees like certain dwarf maples or cherry laurels pruned into globes placed at key symmetrical points within these borders or flanking an entrance These rounded forms offer a soft yet formal counterpoint to the linear elements of the hedges and fence adding a touch of artistry vertical interest and a strong focal point while maintaining the overall clean structured and sophisticated appeal This combination is particularly effective in creating a sense of [Music] depth Heat Heat [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] Hey Hey [Music] Hey Heat Heat [Music] N Heat Hey Heat [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] Heat Heat [Music] [Music] [Music] Heat Heat [Music] Heat Heat [Music] [Music] [Music] thoughtful design and elevated curb appeal in both compact and more expansive front yards making the entire composition feel complete and intentionally designed Complenting the formal structure of the low hedges and borders a central pathway often plays a key role in reinforcing the symmetry and guiding visitors towards the home’s entrance This pathway is typically designed with clean lines and constructed from materials that enhance the overall sophisticated and well-maintained aesthetic Imagine a pathway of generous width creating a welcoming and stately approach It might be perfectly straight aligned with the central axis of the house or a key architectural feature like the front door thereby underscoring the symmetrical layout of the hedges border plantings and any accompanying fencing on either side The material chosen for this pathway is significant Light colored pavers such as natural stone like blue stone or limestone and saun dimensional units or highquality concrete pavers in shades of light gray buff or cream are often favored These light colors create a pleasing contrast with the dark green hedges and any darker mulch used in the planting beds The pavers would be laid with precision perhaps in a classic running bond herring bone or a simple stacked pattern with tight consistent [Music] joints [Music] Heat Heat [Music] Heat Heat [Music] You are [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] Hey hey hey [Music] You [Music] are heat [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] Alternatively a poured concrete pathway perhaps with a smooth trrowled finish or a subtly textured broom finish can also achieve the desired clean modern look especially if scored with neat control joints to create a geometric pattern The edges of the pathway are meticulously defined either by the low hedges running parallel to it or by a crisp flush edging material If the hedges and border plantings are set back slightly this ensures a clean transition between the hardscape and the surrounding softscape elements The pathway is not just a functional element for circulation It is an integral part of the design composition contributing to the sense of order leading the eye and reinforcing the symmetrical balance of the front yard Its clean lines and quality materials elevate the overall perception of the landscape contributing to its polished and sophisticated character [Music] [Music] [Music] Heat Heat [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] Heat Heat [Music] [Music] [Music] For infill consider low growing spreading evergreens like certain varieties of juniper or codonist or herbaceous ground covers like auga or vinka minor which are effective in maintaining a neat appearance If flowering plants are used they are typically chosen for their neat mounding habits and long blooming periods requiring minimal deadheading or staking For example drifts of white impatience in shade or white patunias in sun can provide continuous color The key is to select plants that will not become overly aggressive or untidy maintaining the desired clean lines and structured appearance A layer of mulch often a dark-coled fine-textured bark mulch or a decorative gravel is typically applied within the beds This not only enhances the neat appearance and contrasts with the plants and hedges but also helps to conserve moisture and further suppress weeds contributing to the lowmaintenance goal The planting within these symmetrically hedged beds is therefore a careful balance of aesthetic appeal and practicality Designed to enhance the formal structure while requiring minimal intervention to keep it looking its best [Music] Heat [Music] Heat Heat Heat [Music] [Music] [Music] Heat Heat [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] Heat Heat [Music] N Hey Hey Hey [Music] [Music] [Music] The key is that this edging material is installed flush with the surrounding surfaces or very slightly recessed so it doesn’t become a prominent visual feature itself but rather work subtly to maintain the clean lines The use of such precise edging is fundamental to achieving the desired polished well-maintained look It reinforces the geometric shapes of the beds and lawn panels contributes to the overall sense of order and intentionality and significantly reduces the effort required to keep the garden looking neat [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] Heat [Music] Heat Hey Hey Hey [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] Heat Heat [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] this attention attention to detail at the edges is what elevates a simple design to one that feels sophisticated and professionally executed It’s a testament to the principle that in structured landscape design the lines and boundaries are just as important as the elements they contain Alternatively a pair of ornamental urns or planters again identical and symmetrically placed can serve as elegant focal points These might be classic stone urns or sleek contemporary planters filled with a simple structured planting Perhaps a single perfectly shaped evergreen a cascade of elegant ivy or a seasonal display of monochromatic flowers [Music] [Music] Heat [Music] Heat Heat Heat [Music] [Music] [Music] Heat Heat N [Music] [Music] [Music] [Music] Heat Hey Hey Hey [Music] [Music] The planters themselves contribute to the design their material and form chosen to complement the architecture of the home and the overall landscape style In some designs a single more significant focal point might be used on the central axis such as a small beautifully shaped specimen tree like a standard trained ornamental cherry or crab apple or a piece of garden sculpture always maintaining the symmetrical balance If you enjoyed this look at optimizing your front yard design please subscribe to Garden Glow Studio for more landscape inspiration Thank you for watching [Music] [Music]