If you are looking for something to beautify the exterior of your home, you need to deal with your landscaping. By presenting your yard as nicely as possible to your neighbors and those who pass by through good landscaping and the appropriate upkeep and lawn care, you increase the beauty of your home and its resale value.
Depending on your budget, your interests, and how much you want to work to maintain your gardening, you have a wide range of options. Some people choose to forgo grass completely and install yard sized patios. This option is easy to maintain because you only have to spray it for weeds. The cheapest option is a combination of grass which you can put in with sod. However sod is more expensive than seed so if you have any gardening skills, try doing it from seed. You can combine some rock with your grass at a fairly low cost, and you will also save money on watering because the rock will not need watering. However, weeds can grow in the rock areas. Some people put down landscaping material to prevent weed growth, but weeds will grow through that material. Thus, you will have to spray the rocks with weed killer every year or spend a lot of time on your hands and knees pulling weeds.
If you want to do something more beautiful and complicated than that, you should probably consult with a professional. They have design and gardening experience, and can help you decide what will look the nicest. They will also know which plants will grow best in the areas of your yard that get more or less sunshine and shade.
Regardless of which path you choose, a bit of gardening and landscaping along with proper upkeep and lawn care will increase the value of your property. It will also make it a more beautiful place to live.