Any money that people invest in their front yard pays off. Even if people just cut their grass regularly, edge and create some mulched beds to soften the hard lines around their property, it looks 100% better, so anything more than a homeowner does pay off. Great job here, I am sure that the homeowners loved this. I wouldn't have widened the driveway that much, or if I did, I would have used permeable pavers. Just an environmentalist at heart....
I love this design! Especially the columns near the street and landscaping around the boulders. The columns highlight the veneered front part of the house and actually makes that more appealing to me. Can’t wait to see more videos!
Looks great! I'm doing my front yard right now (just moved in). Hardscape is expensive, but I figure everything you cover up = less work on maintenance! 😁
Hi from London again Bobby 👋😊 Please excuse the novel below. Also excuse typos, spelling punctuation.... I'm disabled and it's hard to put a message together sometimes✌️😊 What a gorgeous job you've done as usual. It looks so inviting. It was brilliant to learn about balance so thank you. When you mentioned balance I thought of course why have I never thought of the that way for my outside spaces. Then u mentioned chosing 3 colours like I learnt in interior design, Feng shui etc... I realised it's the same concept or at least closely related. Bobby I am mad into Feng Shui and the likes and find all of your work, ideas, tips, creations and designs are like mirrors of the Feng Shui guidelines and teachings. You make an outside space look and feel like it's such a positive place to be where you can let go of all your worries and to do lists and just enjoy. Your designs always look happy, balanced, safe, calm, spacious and like a magnet to go out to and really want to use. There is never a broken or damaged part covered up, a shelf left to put later and so on. If there was work left to do like in most designs, I would know it's still there, hidden and waiting for my attention and would think about it and every time I'd look at that area. Yours always end up superinviting, fun and relaxing spaces that you can look at, take a deep breath of relief and let go of worries about work to be done to finish that project. Just to enjoy the whole area, and know every time you see that space you have nothing left to do and no stone has been left unturned. I wish you could help me with my new garden 🥺🤔As I said I'm disabled and have to be careful going out there but need to connect with nature daily day and to exercise out there and oh I just love garden design (on a light budget) nd planning. My problem is all my little kawn bd beds are sloped too much for me to enjoy safely and I have no idea how to put it together. Garden design on a sloped lawn is a nightmare so I keep having to stop and learn more. Please pop over to London with your crew and sort my forever home outside space out for me Bobby. I make a good cup of tea and always have biscuits in for the workers 😆 Thank you for all you give and what you teach us/me. It's helping me plan a bit better. Love your videos, can't wait for your 1st book. You're an absolute genius. Best wishes for Independence day. Hope to see you all soon. Ella M 🤞☺️
@Ellanora Mayfair. What a heartfelt, warm comment! I am truly humbled and greatly appreciate it! Slopes can be tricky for sure, especially if you are disabled. Retaining walls and steps are not always the solution as people need to be able to comfortably get around if stairs are not an option. This is where grading and gradual pathways are key. I greatly appreciate the cup of tea/biscuits offer!!! :). Sounds delicious! Stay tuned as I think you'll continue to get some ideas for your space in upcoming videos that may be what you need to give you the yard of your dreams. Thank you and God bless!
@barbash1 it’s intended for extra parking for when they have people over. You pull in and park. The only downside is once the other cars park you would be blocked in.
So excited to see that you are based in St. Louis. I’m currently working on moving back to southeast Missouri and will definitely reach out to you when the time comes. Love your channel.
I absolutely love your work! I am currently attempting to copy one of your front yard designs. Question: I noticed that often your groupings of shrubs and plants are not in odd numbers, which I've been taught in the home decor world, they are supposed to be. Perhaps even numbered groupings make it more symmetrical? Can you explain?
@Amy D. Great observation! Yes, I prefer odd numbers. However, when it comes to balancing out spaces and creating symmetry even is 10000% ok. There is no right or wrong way. Whatever you like/feel, that's the right direction. *Took a page from my hero Bob Ross there!
Can you make a video for design without hardscape. Today's block/paver/lumber prices are through the roof - landscape designing without hardscape would be more timely. Thanks
It looks beautiful, but I would move the entry columns a little away from the driveway edge. Why? You said this was in NY. They get crazy snow and someone is going to hit a column backing out or coming in. If they were moved over and plants on the driveway side, it would be easier to replace plants than a column or fix damage to the car. How are they going to park in that extended cement pad? You need to make a pull in from the street.
Hey Judy. This comment makes sense but it was a client request. I like how it looks BUT if we have some bad drivers I could see the columns not working out. :(
Brilliant video and pointers! I’m just moving into a new house with an interesting sloping side yard…having seen your videos, I’d appreciate your design expertise…do you work with clients in the UK?
Your design is beautiful, but I am a little confused. The driveway was widened for more cars, but the cars will be blocked with the bolder and posts. How will they come and go without others having to move their cars?
@C Bryce. The client had requested more of a "parking pad" for when they entertain. Cars would have to be moved in order to get out so if you aren't a fan the solution would be to widen the driveway the entire width.
Im from upstate NY in zone 4 and I have a hard time finding flowers for the shady spots and really want evergreen scrubs but all the evergreen need sun so any suggestions?
Hey April!!! Thank you for watching!! Lots of options BUT that also depends on your style, architecture of your home, and your budget. I could list a bunch of evergreens but I don’t think that would be the best way to answer your question. You can send me a picture and I’ll take a look and offer some options that I feel would look great. Bobby@bobbykdesigns.com
Love that yellow tree rose. Our front yard faces southwest and gets baked. I planted a double delight rose and it is struggling there. What type of rose would you recommend ?
My favorite type of video! Absolutely agreed that landscaping adds curb appeal. Make a great first impressions for your guests or even strangers driving by. And absolutely agreed it adds to the overall value of the house. I actually think if your body is able, planting flowers and trees can be DIY but it helps to have a plan and that’s when you need a designer to plan the layout. I have many questions: 1. Is there a free version of the software that you are using? 2. Will you some day give a loyal subbie a quick free consultation if we provide you with a photo of the front house? ;-)
@Monk n' Cook. I love ya! :). You and many other subs have been suggesting this so I think I am GOING TO RUN A CONTEST soon! The long and short of it is...YOU WILL HAVE A VERY GOOD CHANCE to win your very own Bobby K Design!! Let's GO! Thank you for the comment and being a loyal sub!!!!
Great video! I have a cement wheelchair ramp with a white railing ( where the sidewalk use to be )that runs 3/4ths of the way in front of our small brick ranch home and up to our porch. It was put in a few years ago and I have no idea how to landscape in front of it!! I thought about making a round flowerbed in front of it and include tall grasses in the back by the railings and layer smaller grasses in front of them, with a little color toward the front of the bed. Not much of a budget to work with but any of your suggestions would be great ! Watching your videos has helped me a ton in other areas of my yard😊
I would love to do some work like this on my front yard. Do you have suggestions for how to do the columns at the end of the drive if your house doesn't have any stone to match? My house is wood and hardie plank.
@Courtney F. Yes! Play off the colors of your house and choose materials that go with that. Ex. Wood home would go well with earth tone blocks vs. white or gray
Ok great design, love that you widened the driveway... however it would drive me crazy each time I drove in and had to park on the right hand side.. I would always be dodging the column, in fact it would annoy be so much I would drive into it to knock it down), the column should of been put on the edge over by the plants (trees) so one could drive straight in and back out). While what you have looks awesome, function is paramount!.
@BeaufieldNZ I love this comment! It definitely made me laugh and I can completely understand where you’re coming from. I’m a pretty big stickler for making an entrance so that’s why I like where the columns are as far as making a statement. However, I can understand if someone isn’t careful or forgets they can definitely hit the column. Thank you for watching and the comment!
@T C. I wish I had better news but it's time for that driveway to go. :(. Concrete cracks and SOMETIMES you can repair it but most of the time it's DUNZO! Thank you for watching!
@Gaming With Waco. Thank you for watching! Most programs are going to take some time to learn. Just like anything I guess. That's why I offer my services because most of the time it makes sense to hire a designer vs. buying and learning a software. :)
@@gamingwithwaco1782 you can go to my website under the customer submission form and at the end select a front yard point perspective. The pricing is there.👍🏼 www.bobbykdesigns.com I’d love to help you!
Hey Bobby, love the vids. Recently finished my backyard from scratch. Was curious of your input on it. I know some issues you have brought up in previous videos. Wanted to see if there was feedback I'm missing for my backyard that I could carry into overhauling my front yard.
@theCROM. Thank you so much for watching! If you ever need help, I also offer consultations. In the description below. I hope to see you in the comments again!
I live in the northwest in Washington state and my front and back yard is so spacious and we have lots of birds and animals too so I would love to have plants that would help to feed them and also provide food for us humans too. 😘🙏🏼 can you please help me out with this situation? Please? 🙏🏼🥰 I’m 64 now and my husband is 71 so I’m going to try my best to make it look really good if I have some ideas for my home.
@Linda Hardy. Absolutely! Please watch the video "DIY Space Under $500" and in the description is a link to a contest I'm running called "Bobby Help Me Now" where you have a chance to win a FREE design that I will spotlight on the channel! :)
@Gael McGraw It’s all good! If you’re willing to do some hard work you can actually dig underneath the sidewalk and then run the pipe under it to a pop-up valve. It’s not an easy job but it is doable.
@mai Edgar Thank you for watching! I have a few videos that touch on this when you don’t want or can’t have a lawn. Check them out and it may spark some ideas.
@Gary Marshall It’s definitely something you don’t want to do is put a pillar in the way! Sometimes in these designs the angle is a little off but during an install that definitely would not be what you would want to do. Thanks for watching and I appreciate the comment!
It's beautiful, but why wouldn't you bring the extra concrete all the way down to the sidewalk to make room for cars to park & pull into the driveway without trying to manuever around the column to park? Then, you wouldn't need to do any landscaping to that side of the house & i would think the cost would be around the same.
The columns are hit or miss. I agree they look good but they can be hit from drivers who don't pay attention. The concrete can be expanded but always check your local guidelines as permits are needed,
Problem number 2. I have two front porches and cant quit figure out a curb apeal for 2 front doors with wraparound porch. Fromt door on both sides. One side of the house sunny the other is shady and moist
I'm definitely a visual guy. You might consider signing up for a point perspective design where I can show you exactly how your space can look. This is the same style design as in this video. :)
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Any money that people invest in their front yard pays off. Even if people just cut their grass regularly, edge and create some mulched beds to soften the hard lines around their property, it looks 100% better, so anything more than a homeowner does pay off. Great job here, I am sure that the homeowners loved this. I wouldn't have widened the driveway that much, or if I did, I would have used permeable pavers. Just an environmentalist at heart....
@Muktha Tumkur. Hey there! Thank you for the comment and I appreciate your opinion. See you on the next video!
What software tool are you using to add the plants and other elements into Photoshop?
I love this design! Especially the columns near the street and landscaping around the boulders. The columns highlight the veneered front part of the house and actually makes that more appealing to me. Can’t wait to see more videos!
I totally agree!
Front yard appeal is absolutely #1 in my book.
Good design. I'd certainly plan some access to the lawn so the plants aren't ruined by traffic from hoses, mowers, kids and dogs.
Looks great! I'm doing my front yard right now (just moved in). Hardscape is expensive, but I figure everything you cover up = less work on maintenance! 😁
You can do it! Thank you for the comment!
Great tips!! I appreciate you always breaking down the cost of the project for our curious minds!
@SLP4EvR. Thank you so much for your feedback. I will continue to do so!
Hi from London again Bobby 👋😊 Please excuse the novel below. Also excuse typos, spelling punctuation....
I'm disabled and it's hard to put a message together sometimes✌️😊
What a gorgeous job you've done as usual. It looks so inviting. It was brilliant to learn about balance so thank you. When you mentioned balance I thought of course why have I never thought of the that way for my outside spaces. Then u mentioned chosing 3 colours like I learnt in interior design, Feng shui etc... I realised it's the same concept or at least closely related.
Bobby I am mad into Feng Shui and the likes and find all of your work, ideas, tips, creations and designs are like mirrors of the Feng Shui guidelines and teachings. You make an outside space look and feel like it's such a positive place to be where you can let go of all your worries and to do lists and just enjoy. Your designs always look happy, balanced, safe, calm, spacious and like a magnet to go out to and really want to use. There is never a broken or damaged part covered up, a shelf left to put later and so on. If there was work left to do like in most designs, I would know it's still there, hidden and waiting for my attention and would think about it and every time I'd look at that area.
Yours always end up superinviting, fun and relaxing spaces that you can look at, take a deep breath of relief and let go of worries about work to be done to finish that project. Just to enjoy the whole area, and know every time you see that space you have nothing left to do and no stone has been left unturned.
I wish you could help me with my new garden 🥺🤔As I said I'm disabled and have to be careful going out there but need to connect with nature daily day and to exercise out there and oh I just love garden design (on a light budget) nd planning. My problem is all my little kawn bd beds are sloped too much for me to enjoy safely and I have no idea how to put it together. Garden design on a sloped lawn is a nightmare so I keep having to stop and learn more.
Please pop over to London with your crew and sort my forever home outside space out for me Bobby. I make a good cup of tea and always have biscuits in for the workers 😆
Thank you for all you give and what you teach us/me. It's helping me plan a bit better.
Love your videos, can't wait for your 1st book. You're an absolute genius. Best wishes for Independence day. Hope to see you all soon. Ella M 🤞☺️
@Ellanora Mayfair. What a heartfelt, warm comment! I am truly humbled and greatly appreciate it! Slopes can be tricky for sure, especially if you are disabled. Retaining walls and steps are not always the solution as people need to be able to comfortably get around if stairs are not an option. This is where grading and gradual pathways are key. I greatly appreciate the cup of tea/biscuits offer!!! :). Sounds delicious! Stay tuned as I think you'll continue to get some ideas for your space in upcoming videos that may be what you need to give you the yard of your dreams. Thank you and God bless!
How do you use the added drive space to the right elevation? It appears that the columns block usage based on the position of the existing autos.
@barbash1 it’s intended for extra parking for when they have people over. You pull in and park. The only downside is once the other cars park you would be blocked in.
So excited to see that you are based in St. Louis. I’m currently working on moving back to southeast Missouri and will definitely reach out to you when the time comes. Love your channel.
AWESOME! Thank you and good luck with the move.
I absolutely love your work! I am currently attempting to copy one of your front yard designs. Question: I noticed that often your groupings of shrubs and plants are not in odd numbers, which I've been taught in the home decor world, they are supposed to be. Perhaps even numbered groupings make it more symmetrical? Can you explain?
@Amy D. Great observation! Yes, I prefer odd numbers. However, when it comes to balancing out spaces and creating symmetry even is 10000% ok. There is no right or wrong way. Whatever you like/feel, that's the right direction. *Took a page from my hero Bob Ross there!
Can you make a video for design without hardscape. Today's block/paver/lumber prices are through the roof - landscape designing without hardscape would be more timely. Thanks
@Ruth Gilbo. I will see what designs are in my queue. I'm pretty sure I'll have something for ya!
Absolutely beautiful! 💯
I love all your designs 😍 I wish you can designs my urgly front yard
I 100000% can! I design all over the World. www.bobbykdesigns.com
You can sign up for a design or consultation.👍🏼
It looks beautiful, but I would move the entry columns a little away from the driveway edge. Why? You said this was in NY. They get crazy snow and someone is going to hit a column backing out or coming in. If they were moved over and plants on the driveway side, it would be easier to replace plants than a column or fix damage to the car. How are they going to park in that extended cement pad? You need to make a pull in from the street.
Hey Judy. This comment makes sense but it was a client request. I like how it looks BUT if we have some bad drivers I could see the columns not working out. :(
Brilliant video and pointers! I’m just moving into a new house with an interesting sloping side yard…having seen your videos, I’d appreciate your design expertise…do you work with clients in the UK?
@tamerocyteful thank you so much for watching! Absolutely! Worldwide designing. www.bobbykdesigns.com under “get started”
Your design is beautiful, but I am a little confused. The driveway was widened for more cars, but the cars will be blocked with the bolder and posts. How will they come and go without others having to move their cars?
@C Bryce. The client had requested more of a "parking pad" for when they entertain. Cars would have to be moved in order to get out so if you aren't a fan the solution would be to widen the driveway the entire width.
Im from upstate NY in zone 4 and I have a hard time finding flowers for the shady spots and really want evergreen scrubs but all the evergreen need sun so any suggestions?
Hey April!!! Thank you for watching!! Lots of options BUT that also depends on your style, architecture of your home, and your budget. I could list a bunch of evergreens but I don’t think that would be the best way to answer your question. You can send me a picture and I’ll take a look and offer some options that I feel would look great. Bobby@bobbykdesigns.com
Love that yellow tree rose. Our front yard faces southwest and gets baked. I planted a double delight rose and it is struggling there. What type of rose would you recommend ?
@U. I believe irrigation is going to be key but if the roses are struggling it's probably best to switch to something else.
My favorite type of video! Absolutely agreed that landscaping adds curb appeal. Make a great first impressions for your guests or even strangers driving by. And absolutely agreed it adds to the overall value of the house. I actually think if your body is able, planting flowers and trees can be DIY but it helps to have a plan and that’s when you need a designer to plan the layout. I have many questions:
1. Is there a free version of the software that you are using?
2. Will you some day give a loyal subbie a quick free consultation if we provide you with a photo of the front house? ;-)
@Monk n' Cook. I love ya! :). You and many other subs have been suggesting this so I think I am GOING TO RUN A CONTEST soon! The long and short of it is...YOU WILL HAVE A VERY GOOD CHANCE to win your very own Bobby K Design!! Let's GO! Thank you for the comment and being a loyal sub!!!!
He’s using Realtime Landscaping Pro. Great program! It’s around $300 after tax. He may be using Photoshop as well…Not sure on pricing on that
Great video! I have a cement wheelchair ramp with a white railing ( where the sidewalk use to be )that runs 3/4ths of the way in front of our small brick ranch home and up to our porch. It was put in a few years ago and I have no idea how to landscape in front of it!! I thought about making a round flowerbed in front of it and include tall grasses in the back by the railings and layer smaller grasses in front of them, with a little color toward the front of the bed. Not much of a budget to work with but any of your suggestions would be great ! Watching your videos has helped me a ton in other areas of my yard😊
@Linda Devore. I'm so happy to hear the videos have given you some great ideas for your space!!! Warms my heart! I'll see you soon in the comments!
Do you design the Front house landscaping? I can provide the pictures please let me know what's your fee of the design? thanks.
Yes. It’s called a point perspective. All pricing is one my website where you can sign up. www.bobbykdesigns.com
I would love to do some work like this on my front yard. Do you have suggestions for how to do the columns at the end of the drive if your house doesn't have any stone to match? My house is wood and hardie plank.
@Courtney F. Yes! Play off the colors of your house and choose materials that go with that. Ex. Wood home would go well with earth tone blocks vs. white or gray
Ok great design, love that you widened the driveway... however it would drive me crazy each time I drove in and had to park on the right hand side.. I would always be dodging the column, in fact it would annoy be so much I would drive into it to knock it down), the column should of been put on the edge over by the plants (trees) so one could drive straight in and back out). While what you have looks awesome, function is paramount!.
@BeaufieldNZ I love this comment! It definitely made me laugh and I can completely understand where you’re coming from. I’m a pretty big stickler for making an entrance so that’s why I like where the columns are as far as making a statement. However, I can understand if someone isn’t careful or forgets they can definitely hit the column. Thank you for watching and the comment!
Great ideas. What would you suggest my options are with a crumbling concrete driveway? Can it be repaired? Any ideas?
Thanks love your channel
@T C. I wish I had better news but it's time for that driveway to go. :(. Concrete cracks and SOMETIMES you can repair it but most of the time it's DUNZO! Thank you for watching!
Hey bobby what software are you using? Great video
Uvision
Hey Bobby I watch your vids al the time trying to get ideas for my front yard is hard to find a program that is not complicated any ideas?
@Gaming With Waco. Thank you for watching! Most programs are going to take some time to learn. Just like anything I guess. That's why I offer my services because most of the time it makes sense to hire a designer vs. buying and learning a software. :)
I have a small front yard how much would it cost to do a design I can send u photos
@@gamingwithwaco1782 you can go to my website under the customer submission form and at the end select a front yard point perspective. The pricing is there.👍🏼 www.bobbykdesigns.com
I’d love to help you!
Hey Bobby, love the vids. Recently finished my backyard from scratch. Was curious of your input on it. I know some issues you have brought up in previous videos. Wanted to see if there was feedback I'm missing for my backyard that I could carry into overhauling my front yard.
@theCROM. Thank you so much for watching! If you ever need help, I also offer consultations. In the description below. I hope to see you in the comments again!
I live in the northwest in Washington state and my front and back yard is so spacious and we have lots of birds and animals too so I would love to have plants that would help to feed them and also provide food for us humans too. 😘🙏🏼 can you please help me out with this situation? Please? 🙏🏼🥰 I’m 64 now and my husband is 71 so I’m going to try my best to make it look really good if I have some ideas for my home.
@Linda Hardy. Absolutely! Please watch the video "DIY Space Under $500" and in the description is a link to a contest I'm running called "Bobby Help Me Now" where you have a chance to win a FREE design that I will spotlight on the channel! :)
Hey Bobby you are doing very awesome job thank you so much for great information but I would like to the software you use to for designing
We have a downspout that drains onto a sidewalk. Talk about bad planning.. I need to find a narrow rain barrel.
@Gael McGraw It’s all good! If you’re willing to do some hard work you can actually dig underneath the sidewalk and then run the pipe under it to a pop-up valve. It’s not an easy job but it is doable.
How to improve front yard when grass won’t grow ?
@mai Edgar Thank you for watching! I have a few videos that touch on this when you don’t want or can’t have a lawn. Check them out and it may spark some ideas.
The pilar n the right is blocking the drive way.. if you move it a bit to the right it will be awesome
@Gary Marshall It’s definitely something you don’t want to do is put a pillar in the way! Sometimes in these designs the angle is a little off but during an install that definitely would not be what you would want to do. Thanks for watching and I appreciate the comment!
I love the video title. Excited to join love.
@Durga Nagothi. Thank you so much!! Coming tomorrow.
It's beautiful, but why wouldn't you bring the extra concrete all the way down to the sidewalk to make room for cars to park & pull into the driveway without trying to manuever around the column to park? Then, you wouldn't need to do any landscaping to that side of the house & i would think the cost would be around the same.
The columns are hit or miss. I agree they look good but they can be hit from drivers who don't pay attention. The concrete can be expanded but always check your local guidelines as permits are needed,
Problem number 2. I have two front porches and cant quit figure out a curb apeal for 2 front doors with wraparound porch. Fromt door on both sides. One side of the house sunny the other is shady and moist
I'm definitely a visual guy. You might consider signing up for a point perspective design where I can show you exactly how your space can look. This is the same style design as in this video. :)
Nope. Those stone columns make the enlarged driveway completely unusable on the right! Nope. Big waste of money
Not my neighbors they don’t do crap.
@Kathy Marie. LOL! I hear ya. Maybe they will or at least start to? Thank you for watching!