21 flower bed ideas: gorgeous, budget-friendly looks for front and back yards

These flower bed ideas will transform your backyard with beautiful floral color. Flowers are easily one of the best tools in any gardener's arsenal when it comes to enhancing the look of your back or front yard. The even better news is that most flowers are actually really easy to grow and don't require much maintenance, just a good thorough watering now and again. 

Also, if you're looking for garden ideas that won't cost you a huge amount, flower beds are the way to go. Flower seeds and plug plants are very affordable, which makes them invaluable for covering larger areas in a space that's in need of TLC.

Are you ready for a colorful, fragrant journey to getting your yard to look its very best?

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BY ANNA K. COTTRELL, CAMILLE DUBUIS-WELCH

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