
Photo: Landscape Wallance
Imagine driving through a prestigious neighborhood. The first thing that catches your eye is the design of the entrance. Abundant flowers and shrubs set the tone and provide privacy for the outdoor area. Let yourself be inspired!
Design ideas for the house entrance – flower beds and a gravel path

Photo: Van de Voorde
Anyone looking for design ideas for the entrance of the house, can choose a country-house garden style. A gravel path can lead to the front door and act as a decorative accent alongside colorful flower beds. Houses on a slope pose particular challenges for garden design. In this case, flowers and plants should be selected in different heights. Taller plants should stand at the front; this visually reduces the slope and makes the ground seem flatter. Tall grasses give the garden a natural look and complete the overall picture.
Design ideas for the house entrance with green plants

Photo of Margie
Those who opt for design ideas for the home entrance with green plants should make sure the garden looks fresh and inviting throughout the year. It is very important to look for local plants and trees that tolerate winter conditions well. Pots and planters can of course be used as decoration, but they will need a garden shed or greenhouse where they can be stored in winter. The garden path also plays an important role. A modern garden with green plants benefits from a path made of cement and gravel. It creates a visual connection between the architecture and the garden. Stylistic coordination between the house and the garden is an absolute must. Minimalist houses can be paired with a stone garden, while wooden houses combine well with a colorful garden in Monet style.
Creating a garden path

Photo: l.Ami Saunders, r. Johnsen Landscapes
Garden on a slope

Photo Jeffrey Gordon Smith
Trees and tall shrubs provide privacy

Photo Johnsen Landscapes
Landscaping with green plants

Photo Ecocentrix
River stones as decoration at the entrance of the house

Photos Billy good family
Garden-style traditional

Photo: The elements of the landscape