The best landscaping in front of a house is a layered foundation planting: evergreen shrubs along the wall for year-round structure, perennials and ground covers in front for color, and one small ornamental tree off to the side to frame the entry.
Scale is what separates good from bad here. Keep shrubs that mature under 3 to 4 feet beneath windows, make beds 6 to 8 feet deep so plants are not jammed against the siding, and finish with crisp edging and 2 to 3 inches of mulch. A simple bed at the right scale beats an expensive one that outgrows the house in five years.
Styles also read differently on different homes, so preview a few options on a photo of your own house with AI front yard design before you buy a single plant.