These transformations prove that small changes can make a big difference.
Perhaps you’ve been dreaming about creating that outdoor dining patio to entertain guests?
Or maybe adding window boxes on the front with luscious blooms?
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It was certainly in need of some maintenance and landscaping.
A beautiful and vibrant display of colorful flowers now delight throughout.
Rosemary and cascading greenery soften the look of the new brick entry.
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Before: This Yard Was Covered by a Deck
There’s nothing wrong with agood deck.
However, the homeowners were looking for something that gave the feeling of a permanent outdoor living space.
The potential of this space was just waiting to be unlocked.
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After: Now It’s a Serene Oasis
The space was completely reimagined.
Unused and unloved, this space was in need of a makeover.
The courtyard now doubles as a seating area and dining spacemaking it ideal foroutdoor entertaining.
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Without shade, this yard would go underused during hot summer months.
A long dining table with mismatched metal chairs and twinkling pendant lights complete the space.
Before: This Small Backyard Lacked Allure
This yard is definitely a fixer-upper.
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The homeowners were looking for less grass for minimal upkeep while adding an outdoor living space.
The courtyard now acts as an extension of the home for true indoor-outdoor living.
Before: This Front Yard Was Overgrown
This lovely house was being overshadowed by an unkept lawn.
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Overgrown landscaping in the front yard detracted from the home’scurb appeal.
New pavers and clean lines help create a defined lawn.
Now outgrown by the homeowners' children, the space needed an updated purpose.
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It also lacked function.
The space is now used as a shady spot for relaxing on warm summer days.
All it needs is a little TLC.
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After: Now It’s a Cottage Charmer
It didn’t take much to upgrade the yard.
A border ofcolorful flowersand a few perfectly placed containers complete the garden.
Aside from a few haphazardly place bushes, this yard was void of life.
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It needs a lawn as lovely as the home to keep up.
After: Now It Lets the Charming Farmhouse Shine
The less-is-more mentality definitely paid off here.
A simple carpet of lush greengrassis all that was needed to step up this farmhouse.
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It just needed some manicuring and refinement.
The lawn was rid of its brown patches and now is a lush expanse of green.
The incline of this yard made it necessary to think outside the box.
Now, passers-by can’t help but take a second glance.
Before: This Lawn Lacked Purpose
Before the upheaval, this lawn had no function.
It was no good for gardening, entertaining, or hosting kids playing.
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Before: This Yard Was Alright
There’s nothing wrong with this yard, per say.
Still, it would benefit from some light editing.
New porch furniture allows the homeowners to enjoy their new view.
This lawn wasn’t meeting the bar set by the house.
Lawn chairs and a charming bird feeder are welcome additions, too.
Before: This Yard Fell Short
This yard left space unclaimed.
There’s potential here for so much more greenery.
After: Now It’s At Full Potential
Now,every inchof yard is being considered.
It’s all cherished and protected by a darling white picket fence.
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Even potted plants on the front stoop can’t compensate for the rest of the yard.
After: Now It’s At Full Use
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Now, this yard is party-ready.
These homeowners need to brush up on their party recipes and etiquette in preparation!
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Before: This Yard Hid The Home
Here, overgrown bushes block the view of the home.
How can there be curb appeal when passers-by don’t even know what they’re looking at?
A variety of plants lend themselves to a dynamic and manageable yard.
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Just a trim should do.
They now appear almost straight-cut on the sloped street.
Before: This Yard Ran Wild
This yard was a cry for help.
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We’re surprised that it didn’t also have “SOS” carved into the lifeless lawn.
After: Now It’s Under Control
This yardis nearly unrecognizable.
The leaning tree has been removed and the wonders of new grass are proven limitless.
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An upgrade was in order.
Now, it’s lawn is as green as the festive wreath and garland gracing the house.
Before: This Lawn Was Patchy
With grass gone, weeds flourished in this yard.
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A serious de-weeding undertaking needed to be the first step towards restoration.
After: Now It’s Pristine
Now, weeds better think twice before marring this appealing yard.
Freshly mowed grass flourishes where dirt and weeds once ruled.
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A charming container garden complete the look for a welcoming front yard.
Instead, the homeowners sought a more care-free and playful lawn.
After: Now It’s Lush
Now, this yard balances between kept and care-free.
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Grass is freshly mowed but stunning flowers flow free.
For everyone’s sake, this yard needed some care.
Gorgeous arrangements of trees and shrubbery brighten up the whole neighborhood.
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After all, a house this beautiful deserves an equally enticing lawn.
After: Now It’s Tidy
This house exterior has never looked better.
Vibrant green grass is decorated with small but mighty shrubbery that exude curb appeal.
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Otherwise, this lawn could stand for improvement.
After: Now It Inspires Others
A complete exterior makeover transformer this home and its yard.
Now, clean edging in the lawn welcome you to the from door, adorned with brilliant, greenshutters.
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So much wasted potential!
Rather than grass, the landscape designer opted for a tight but impactful garden surrounded by antique bricks.
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