A lot of homes have at least a small amount of front yard, but walking along the path up to the front door might be the full extent of its use. The addition of some planting to improve its curb appeal is pushing the boat out as far as the majority of us are concerned.
However, there's a new trend in both architecture and landscaping ideas that's shaking things up. The so-called 'social front yard' is all about utilizing all of your outdoor space to make the most of the good weather, and maybe even encourage a bit of good old-fashioned sociability with neighbors.
