Before and After Yard Makeovers That Will Make Your Jaw Drop

These before and after yard makeovers prove that you don’t necessarily need a huge budget to make a major impact in your yard.

1 of 30 Courtesy of homeowner

This Yard Was Barren

The barren yard of this 1935 Oklahoma City Tudor looked like something out of The Wizard of Oz.

2 of 30 Alison Miksch

Now It’s Bursting with Tulips

The homeowner planted 800 tulip bulbs and now it’s a beautiful display of color.

3 of 30 Courtesy Anna Evans

This Yard Lacked Interest

This large yard was cut in two by a long sidewalk. With minimal landscaping, it was certainly in need of a wow-factor.

4 of 30 Laurey W. Glenn

Now It Creates a Warm Welcome

The sidewalk was taken out and a border of boxwood gave structure to the yard. Rosemary and cascading greenery soften the look of the new brick entry.

5 of 30 Courtesy of Anna Evans

This Yard Was Covered by a Deck

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

6 of 30 Laurey W.Glenn

Now the Backyard is a Spot for Entertaining

Beautiful pavers in a shade that blends with the home’s exterior set the foundation for the patio that effortlessly blends into the yard.

7 of 30 Courtesy of homeowner

This Yard Was a Sad-Looking Entry

The small area lacked inspiration and needed a focal point.

8 of 30 Hector Sanchez

Now It’s a Serene Oasis

A tranquil water feature, inexpensive gravel, and a boxwood border create a stunning retreat.

9 of 30 Courtesy of homeowner

This Yard Was a Carport

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

Gravel Courtyard with Seating and Dining Space

10 of 30 Hector Sanchez

Now It’s a Rear Courtyard

Weather-resistant outdoor curtains and a fresh coat of paint dress up the former carport. The courtyard now doubles as a seating area and dining space—making it ideal for outdoor entertaining.

11 of 30 Courtesy of homeowner

This Yard Lacked Shade

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

Iron and Greenery Pergola with Iron Dining Chairs

12 of 30 Tria Giovan

Now It’s an Outdoor Dining Room

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

13 of 30 Courtesy of homeowner

This Small Backyard Lacked Allure

The homeowners were looking for less grass and more living space.

14 of 30 Laurey W. Glenn

Now It’s a Low-Maintenance Courtyard

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.

15 of 30 Courtesy of homeowner

This Front Yard Was Overgrown

Overgrown landscaping in the front yard detracted from the home’s curb appeal.

Curb Appeal with Green Hedges and Stone Path

16 of 30 Laurey W. Glenn

Now It Shows Off the 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.

17 of 30 Courtesy of homeowner

This Backyard Was for the Kids

A swing set took up much of the yard and had been outgrown by the homeowners’ children.

Adirondack Chairs, Gravel Surface, and Fire Pit Backyard

18 of 30 Alison Miksch

Now It’s a Grown-Up Gathering Place

Adirondack chairs, a gravel surface with a stone border, and a rustic metal fire pit makes the perfect spot for gathering on chilly evenings.

19 of 30 Courtesy of homeowner

This Backyard Was Just Used for Entry to the Basement

The rarely used entrance to the basement was an eyesore.

20 of 30 Alison Miksch

Now It’s a Pergola

The homeowners relocated large shrubs and added a deck and vine-covered pergola. The space is now used as a shady spot for relaxing on warm summer days.

21 of 30 Courtesy of homeowner

This Front Yard Was a Bit Dull

The landscaping was complete with just a few scraggly bushes.

22 of 30 Alison Miksch

Now It’s a Cottage Charmer

It didn’t take much to upgrade the yard. Two evergreen trees set off the short hedge. A border of colorful flowers and a few perfectly placed containers complete the garden.

23 of 30 Courtesy of homeowner

This Yard Had No Landscaping

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

Gray House with White Annuals and Green Bushes

24 of 30 Hector Sanchez

Now It’s a Stunning Garden

Two stately container gardens are placed on either side of the front door. Clipped boxwoods and white annuals round out the yard.

25 of 30 Courtesy of homeowner

This Yard Needed a Pop of Color

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

26 of 30 Laurey W. Glenn

Now It Lets the Charming Farmhouse Shine

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.

27 of 30 Courtesy of homeowner

This Yard Needed a Few Tweaks

The landscaping wasn’t too bad—it just needed some manicuring and refinement.

White House with Beautiful Manicured Lawn

28 of 30 Alison Miksch

Now It’s Perfectly Manicured

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

29 of 30 Courtesy of homeowner

This Sloped Yard was a Challenge

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

30 of 30 Laurey W. Glenn

Now It Gives Major Curb Appeal

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

Before and After Yard Makeovers That Will Make Your Jaw Drop

This Yard Was Barren

Now It’s Bursting with Tulips

This Yard Lacked Interest

Now It Creates a Warm Welcome

This Yard Was Covered by a Deck

Now the Backyard is a Spot for Entertaining

This Yard Was a Sad-Looking Entry

Now It’s a Serene Oasis

This Yard Was a Carport

Now It’s a Rear Courtyard

This Yard Lacked Shade

Now It’s an Outdoor Dining Room

This Small Backyard Lacked Allure

Now It’s a Low-Maintenance Courtyard

This Front Yard Was Overgrown

Now It Shows Off the Curb Appeal

This Backyard Was for the Kids

Now It’s a Grown-Up Gathering Place

This Backyard Was Just Used for Entry to the Basement

Now It’s a Pergola

This Front Yard Was a Bit Dull

Now It’s a Cottage Charmer

This Yard Had No Landscaping

Now It’s a Stunning Garden

This Yard Needed a Pop of Color

Now It Lets the Charming Farmhouse Shine

This Yard Needed a Few Tweaks

Now It’s Perfectly Manicured

This Sloped Yard was a Challenge

Now It Gives Major Curb Appeal

You May Like

Read More

Before and After Yard Makeovers That Will Make Your Jaw Drop

This Yard Was Barren

Now It’s Bursting with Tulips

This Yard Lacked Interest

Now It Creates a Warm Welcome

This Yard Was Covered by a Deck

Now the Backyard is a Spot for Entertaining

This Yard Was a Sad-Looking Entry

Now It’s a Serene Oasis

This Yard Was a Carport

Now It’s a Rear Courtyard

This Yard Lacked Shade

Now It’s an Outdoor Dining Room

This Small Backyard Lacked Allure

Now It’s a Low-Maintenance Courtyard

This Front Yard Was Overgrown

Now It Shows Off the Curb Appeal

This Backyard Was for the Kids

Now It’s a Grown-Up Gathering Place

This Backyard Was Just Used for Entry to the Basement

Now It’s a Pergola

This Front Yard Was a Bit Dull

Now It’s a Cottage Charmer

This Yard Had No Landscaping

Now It’s a Stunning Garden

This Yard Needed a Pop of Color

Now It Lets the Charming Farmhouse Shine

This Yard Needed a Few Tweaks

Now It’s Perfectly Manicured

This Sloped Yard was a Challenge

Now It Gives Major Curb Appeal

You May Like

Read More

Sign Up for our Newsletter

Subscribe & Save

Sign Up for our Newsletter