Using landscaping-bushes to soften the hard edges.When creating your landscaping-bushes plant layout, a good idea is to place cornerstone plants on the edges of the home and then cascade the sizes down toward the entry and toward the center of the yard. Flower gardens and ground covers usually belong along the borders - walkways, patio and edge of the open lawn.
So, get to know the different landscaping bush types you're thinking of using. Study the type of flowers they produce, what time of year they flower, and what different colors the leaves change to during spring and fall. 
Of course some plants and trees are deciduous and others keep there leaves all year. That's an important factor also, not only for the look but also for the maintenance issues. 
Another concern may be creating shade in the summer while still allowing sunlight in during the winter months. EXAMPLE: The south side of a home may have lots of windows. during the winter months the home could potentially warm up nicely. But during the summer, trees on the south side that have leaves could create shade in the same area. 
Some landscaping bush types may look out of place in the landscape in the beginning, but they will grow and develop soon enough. Before you know it you'll be trimming and pruning. Plants and trees grow plenty fast enough, so don't be too concerned about the look the first year.
Flowering bushes add color and variety to your landscape. Even desert plants have variations of color to add interest. These flowering cactus are red in the winter and have the most brilliant yellow flowers in the late spring. If you will be using a variety of plants you can enjoy different looks at different times of the year. For example the picture above has some variation at the time of the photo but later on in the summer the bush in the center (desert bird of paradise) will have leaves and brilliant yellow flowers. By educating yourself on the different flowering cycles and color changes that plants in your area have, you can place the landscaping-bushes in your landscape plan to add interest and contrast throughout the year. Flowering landscaping-bushes top of page
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