This front yard transformation was a long journey. When we bought this house in late 2022, the front yard was covered in gravel from its years as a rental property. It felt hot, harsh and lifeless, so I started experimenting with ways to make it feel more welcoming.
First I tried mulch, then I added a white fence and native garden design, but nothing quite gave me the clean, finished look I wanted. That’s when I decided to install artificial grass myself — and it completely changed the space.
0:00 Intro
00:32 The Gravel Problem
00:49 Why Mulch Didn’t Work
01:22 Building The Base Properly
02:32 Laying The Artificial Grass
02:39 The Final Transformation
03:56 What I Learned From This Project
In this video I show the full transformation story, including preparing the ground, laying road base, adding cracker dust, compacting the base, laying the artificial turf and securing it in place.
This is a real DIY front yard transformation using photos, real working footage and honest lessons learned along the way.
The gum tree is still there, and in my next video I tackle the leaf problem using an artificial grass sweeper — which turned out to be a game changer.
If you are thinking about artificial grass, low maintenance lawns, or front yard landscaping ideas, I hope this video helps and inspires you.
This video is part of my DIY and lifestyle series where I share easy home projects, product reviews, and real-life experiences. If you enjoy hands-on solutions, simple upgrades, and creative how-tos—you’re in the right place.
Filmed in Perth, Western Australia.
Watch next: Artificial Grass Sweeper Test (Leaf Solution Coming Next)
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