Here are five steps to creating a basic landscape design: Create a base map. Sketch your existing yard showing property lines, the house's orientation, driveways and paths.

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Create a 3-dimensional effect. Avoid crushing all the plants up against the house or fence. Allow space for the plants to grow to their natural size and shape.

Good gardens don't just happen; they're the results of careful planning and observation. I suggest you get to know your property over the course of at least all four seasons ...

Over the past several months, I've received questions prompting me to write about basic landscape design principles. I see many landscape designs that, with a little help, could be outstanding ...

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Good gardens don’t just happen; they’re the results of careful planning and observation. I suggest you get to know your property over the course of at ...