design a modern yet elegant front yard landscaping and hardscaping concept for a large upscale home incorporate a clean symmetrical layout with neatly trimmed boxwood hedges used as low borders feature manicured rounded topiary shrubs and clusters of white hydrangeas or impatiens for a crisp classic look include staggered planting levels using modern stone retaining walls use natural gray stone or large pavers for stairs and walkways laid out in a geometric pattern the elevation should include a formal garden bed along the house with flowering shrubs like peonies or azaleas and a raised flower bed near the entrance filled with annuals in red white and green tones add crushed slate or dark gravel mulch between beds for contrast the home facade should be traditional brick or stone with copper roof accents and large windows the overall aesthetic should blend high end european garden formality with modern curb appeal don t change the house itself just the landscape and hardscape around it make the image bright and pleasant
