As the weather has turned warm in my part of the country, and we finally do not have nights that dip below freezing, it is time to turn to landscaping.

I have a large front yard that is completely lacking in any sort of landscaping or real trees and so this past week I ventured down to a local nursery to check out the trees, shrubs, and of course flowers.

The thing about landscaping is that it really needs to grow to look good. And I am lacking in patience. I want an instant front yard.

Better Homes and Gardens has a feature on their website that allows you to try out different plants. They also have several plans available for free from which to get ideas for your own yard.

I love these tall purple flowers. I have no idea what they are called, but my neighbor has them in a flower border in front of their porch and every day I drive by and admire them.

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