The author of this article on how to establish a cheap front-yard landscape uses the word "economical," instead of "cheap." As for me, no stigma is attached to the latter word. I prefer "cheap": it has more swagger to it. If I can achieve the look I desire, while saving money, I'm quite proud to say, "Yeah, and it was cheap, too!" Anyhow, the article divides the front-yard landscape into three areas: the driveway, the entryway and the house foundation.