Flower beds and overflowing flower baskets with a variety of colors and textures will add a little extra interest. You can also use window boxes to make a bolder statement. At the end of the day, nothing is more memorable than color.

You don't always need flowers for a lush lawn. Create your own mini forest with trees and shrubs of varying heights and hues for that fuller look. A palette of polite greens might be just the element your yard needs.

Edible landscaping can add a regional flair to your home! Consider planting blueberry bushes and plum trees or decorative borders of herbs and rainbow chard. In addition to being beautiful, an edible landscape provides healthy food and saves money and resources.

Line your walkways with hardy plants that can take traffic and heat, like lavender, or use flowering vines to create beautiful and inviting focal points to welcome visitors.

Add a little extra charm by grouping potted plants and placing them across the front steps and patio. Plant blooming annuals and evergreen fillers to keep it beautiful through the seasons!

Too many plants and overgrown landscaping can take the spotlight off your actual home! Remember to keep it simple and let the architecture show through.