How is furniture arranged in your house? Is it just randomly thrown together? Rather than clumping furniture together in one area in your living room, you probably put thought into where the pieces would go, using furniture to create distinct sections of a room. The same theory applies to exterior “design” as well. Rather than just randomly planting, give thought to your landscaping plans so your landscaping ideas can take shape into well planned exterior “design.”

Start by assessing your current landscaping design. Do you already have a garden? If so, consider adding a natural border, like shrubs, to “frame” the garden and create distinct areas in your yard. A rock path could also serve this purpose, framing the garden and leading to a sitting bench in other “section” of your yard. Simple ideas like these can transform your yard from a hodgepodge of pretty plants and well intended ideas into a seamless, well thought-out design that flows well, looks beautiful and feels wonderful to spend time in.