Purchasing a new-construction home can be very exciting—everything is brand new, no one else has lived in the house, and there is typically a warranty. But in most cases, a new-build home has a dirt front yard, and it is your responsibility to landscape it. If you're moving into a new-construction home in the near future, use the following tips for landscaping the front yard:

Understand Community Rules

Many new-construction homes are in communities that have some sort of homeowners association, and there are rules about how a front yard can be landscaped. Make sure you carefully read the rules of your community before you start any landscaping project. Some communities may require a certain number of plants and trees in a yard, while others may have regulations about what type of plants and trees you can use while landscaping. It is also important to find out if you need your landscaping plans approved before the project begins.

Hire a Landscape Designer

If you're going to invest money in your front yard's landscaping, you are sure to want it to look beautiful and boost your home's curb appeal.The best way to ensure that this happens is by working with an experienced landscape designer. He or she will be able to assist you in creating a landscaping plan that looks great and is easy to maintain. Your landscape designer will most likely also know landscapers who can do the labor and carry out the landscaping plans and take care of installation.

Use Native Plants

While it can be tempting to landscape your front yard with exotic flowers and foliage, your best bet is using plants that are native to the area. When you choose local plants, there is a much better chance that they will be adapted to the soil conditions so they will grow and thrive in your yard.

Have a Drip Irrigation System Installed

While it may cost a little more, one of the best things you can do when landscaping your yard is having a drip irrigation system installed before anything is planted. When you have an underground drip irrigation system in your front yard, you won't have to worry about going outside and watering your plants and flowers on a regular basis. A drip irrigation system allows you to program how often you would like to water your plants to ensure that they grow properly. For information on drip irrigation, contact a company like H2O Lawn Sprinklers.