One of the most important considerations when choosing front yard privacy landscaping is to select hardscaping and plants that will accentuate your home’s facade rather than hide it. Resist the temptation to build high walls that will make your front yard feel too enclosed as well as cancel out curb appeal. Instead look at planting and hardscaping as a combination rather than opting for a prevalence of simply one or the other.
A classic white picket fence, masses of softly contoured shrubs, and clipped hedging complements an older style home, while a sleek modern fence or bold wall and lush tropical planting offer a more contemporary look for urban apartments. For a full-looking modern front yard, think year-round and try to include evergreens, as well as multi-seasonal plants with interesting bark, berries or fall color.
