After completing the construction of the house, most homebuilders rough grade the yard with topsoil and bring in sod for the front yard (and sometimes the back). Often, this is the extent of a new house’s landscaping (unless, of course, you’ve selected an upgrade that includes the addition of shrubbery, trees, or flowerbeds at an added cost). Much of the landscaping will fall to you as the new homeowner. Fencing is also usually not included unless your property borders a public area like a park or municipal utility area.