Before-and-After Yard Makeovers That Will Make Your Jaw Drop

The lackluster yard of this 1935 Oklahoma City Tudor that looked like something out of "The Wizard of Oz" was in need of some maintenance and landscaping. 

With the help of 800 tulip bulbs, the homeowner breathed new life into the yard with a beautiful and vibrant display of colorful flowers throughout. 

This large yard was awkwardly cut in two by a long, dull sidewalk. With minimal landscaping and a hidden entryway, it was lacking curb appeal and desperately in need of a wow-factor.

With a few changes and additions, this one-story home got a whole new look. The sidewalk was removed, steps extended, and front door replaced to create a welcoming porch enhanced with a boxwood border to give structure to the yard. Rosemary and cascading greenery soften the look of the new brick entry.

There's nothing wrong with a good deck, but the homeowners were looking for something that gave the feeling of a permanent outdoor living space.

The ramshackle deck was torn out and replaced with beautiful pavers in a color that blends with the home's exterior. With a whole new feel, the patio now blends effortlessly into the yard boasting new, lush bushes to create a distinct space. 

The small side yard area lacked inspiration and needed a focal point.

The space was completely reimagined to create a secluded, stunning retreat complete with a tranquil water fountain, inexpensive gravel, and a boxwood border. 

This dilapidated carport took up much of the backyard of this home and certainly didn't add to the appeal.

While retaining the carport structure for practical use, this homeowner added weather-resistant outdoor curtains and a fresh coat of paint to dress it up. The courtyard now doubles as a seating area and dining space—making it ideal for outdoor entertaining.

After losing a 100-year-old hickory tree in this unfinished backyard, the homeowners lacked a shady spot to beat the summer heat.

A beautiful fireplace, iron pergola draped in wisteria, and an intricate patio design act as the foundation of this outdoor dining room. A long dining table with mismatched metal chairs and twinkling pendant lights complete the space.

The homeowners were looking for less grass for minimal upkeep while adding an outdoor living space.

Beautiful pavers and low-maintenance landscaping have created a space perfectly suited for the homeowners to enjoy. The courtyard now acts as an extension of the home for true indoor-outdoor living. 

Overgrown and unkept landscaping in the front yard detracted from the home's curb appeal.

A cluster of American boxwoods behind a manicured boxwood hedge keeps the landscape simple and classic—just like the home's updated exterior. New pavers and clean lines help create a defined lawn.

A once beloved swing set took up much of the yard and had been outgrown by the homeowners' children, so the space needed an updated purpose. 

Adirondack chairs, a gravel surface with a stone border, and a rustic metal fire pit surrounded by lush greenery makes the renovated space an ideal spot for gathering on chilly evenings.

This forgotten rear entrance to the basement was an eyesore that lacked function.

The homeowners relocated the existing large shrubs and added a simple deck and vine-covered pergola to create and outdoor oasis. The space is now used as a shady spot for relaxing on warm summer days.

The landscaping and front exterior of this home was out of date and incomplete with just a few scraggly bushes.

It didn't take much to upgrade the yard. The homeowners created a new focal point by removing the awnings and adding evergreen trees with a short hedge to anchor the area. A border of colorful flowers and a few perfectly placed containers complete the garden. 

Aside from a few haphazardly place bushes, this yard was void of life.

It's easy to be surprised this is the same home. Two overflowing container gardens are placed on either side of the front door to make a statement and clipped boxwoods mixed with white annuals round out the yard to create a charming entry.

The beautiful farmhouse was getting lost in a large, bland yard.

The less-is-more mentality definitely paid off here. A simple carpet of lush green grass is all that was needed to step up this farmhouse.

The minimalistic landscaping on this yard wasn't too bad—it just needed some manicuring and refinement.

A row of bushes in assorted sizes line the house to give order to the yard. The lawn was rid of its brown patches and now is a lush expanse of green.

The incline of this yard made it necessary to think outside the box.

Ground cover and a couple clusters of bushes in assorted sizes were all that was needed to upgrade this home's curb appeal.