The Most Important Areas of Landscape Focus for a Garden Designer

Function

• One of the most important areas to consider when designing a garden is how the area will function and the flow of traffic. Consider how you want to move around in your garden. This space could be divided into outdoor rooms or one large open area.

Outdoor Dining

• Outdoor dining is consistently an important focus in garden design. This area can be built with a variety of substrates such as wood decking, traditional brick or a flagstone patio with an informal feel. Homeowners will often choose materials that will hold up to wet winters and last for years.

Considerations

• Equally important when designing a garden is the choice of garden plants. This choice should be based upon the climate zone in your geographic area and the amount of maintenance you intend on doing. Drought-tolerant plants with little maintenance requirements work well in dry climates, while gardens in wetter climates can sustain much more greenery.