landscaping-planningCombining Great Ideas with FunctionalityProper landscaping-planning will provide the right amount of space that is required for each element of a landscape concept. A good landscape design will have an overall concept such as "southwest landscaping"
southwest landscaping
The landscape style should compliment the home with the choice of plant varieties and ground cover colors. This style compliments the home well. The boulders that match the stone colors used on the home, are set in rock mulch of a lighter color, this provides a good overall contrast. The plants used are desert varieties that compliment the Southwest Style of landscaping. design ideas 
The yard shown in this landscape design will have large areas of lawn with borders and flower gardens in the large planters. These planters are close to the home, but they provide plenty of space for the plants to mature. 
landscape borders
If enough space is not given for the plants to mature then later on it becomes difficult to mow and edge the grass at the edge of the planter,or walk past the planter because the plants are overhanging the border. 
If your project has a slope to deal with you will need to address the retention first. You will likely spend more money to deal with this but the final product can be more interesting. 
landscape drainage Landscape drainage is listed last on this page, but it really should be first. I just thought the southwest picture was more catchy. Drainage is a huge concern in planning a landscape design. Proper drainage can prevent flooding, and ensure that plants are not trying to grow in saturated soil conditions. Bottom line is you need to know where the water will go in a heavy down pour. CONTINUED
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