Your front yard does not have to be large to benefit from landscaping.  In fact, small yards have some advantages over larger lawns.  It is easier to unite your front yard with an overall theme without being repetitious or boring.

Even though your front yard may be too small for full size trees, you can add height to your garden in different ways.  Many flowering trees, such as the cherry or the dogwood tree, are small enough to fit in many yards.  If you aren't interested in trees, consider some flowering bushes or shrubs.  A chrysanthemum bush can add beautiful yellow color to your garden while providing height.  Since your front yard is small, you'll need plants of different heights to give it added depth. 

Potted plants are a great idea if you have a porch.  This will give the illusion of a bigger yard with vibrant colors going all the way to your front door.  In addition to pots that you can set out on your porch, don't forget to add some hanging pots to the mix.  When choosing plants for your hanging pots, choose flowers that can fall over the edge of the pot.  Visit your local nursery and choose plants that you find appealing.

Color is the small yards best friend.  A small yard that is simply a lawn will seem drab.  Although you probably don’t want to have every color under the sun, choose a few colors that complement each other, such as yellow and purple or red and white.  If you don't the time for gardening, stick with flowering shrubs and potted plants which will require less effort. 

A walkway is essential to a small front yard.  When you have a small lawn, bare spots from walking on the grass are even more noticeable.  Lay some brick in the heavy traffic areas to avoid this problem.

Don't be discouraged by your small yard when it comes to implementing landscaping ideas.  Instead, take inspiration in whatever you see and know that small front yards can be beautiful and full of life.