Front Yard Sidewalk-Garden Ideas

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Use Layers in the Garden

Some of the best gardens use layering -- where you combine layers of plants that grow at different heights. This is a great example; the white alyssum and purple-leafed lobelia in the front set the stage for taller tulips and butterfly flower, which are in turn backed by society garlic and a wall topped by glowing pink bougainvillea.

Here's a tip: Even if you don't live in a warm-climate area, you can still take advantage of tropicals such as bougainvillea. Just treat them as annuals (or grow them in containers and bring them indoors for the winter).

Layering is one trick used by the pros to create great landscapes -- check out their other top tips