The back yard is really an extension of the home's living space - only the rooms are now outdoors.
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The principle purpose for border gardens is to help define the space. Screen gardens serve to block or "diffuse" a view.
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Deck gardens can help to better integrate these structures with the landscape.
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Driveways are essential for most homes; well-designed gardens can soften their expanse and impact.
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A foundation planting/garden creates a "setting" for the building so it appears to be part of the landscape.
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Front yard gardens should complement the home without distracting from it.
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A hedge is a row of closely planted shrubs or low-growing trees, which does not necessarily have to be a border planting.
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A patio is a place to relax and enjoy; the surrounding gardens should follow that theme.
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The garden is one of the key factors to integrating the pool with the property.
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Seasonal gardens are designed to offer something interesting at different times of the year.
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Slope gardens help to control erosion and simplify maintenance - that doesn't mean they can't look good too.
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Walkway gardens welcome visitors and can be designed to guide people in different ways.
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These gardens typically complement landscape walls & fences, but sometimes they are used to hide unsightly ones.
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A water feature relies heavily on the surrounding garden setting.
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