Product Guide
Everything you need to know about selecting the right products and materials for your landscape design project.
Plant Selection Guide
Native Plants
Native plants are adapted to local climate conditions and require less water and maintenance. They support local wildlife and create more resilient landscapes that thrive naturally in your region.
When selecting native plants, consider factors such as sun exposure, soil type, mature size, and seasonal interest. Group plants with similar water and light requirements together for easier maintenance.
Ornamental Varieties
Ornamental plants add visual interest with their unique forms, colors, and textures. These include flowering shrubs, ornamental grasses, and specimen trees that serve as focal points in your design.
Carefully integrate ornamental plants to create visual hierarchy and seasonal interest throughout the year. Consider bloom times, fall color, and winter structure when planning your selections.
Hardscaping Materials
Retaining Walls
Retaining walls provide both functional and aesthetic benefits, managing slopes while creating terraced planting areas.
Lighting Solutions
Strategic lighting extends the usability of outdoor spaces and highlights key design features after dark.
Design Principles
Balance and Proportion
Effective landscape design balances different elements to create visual harmony. Consider the scale of plants relative to structures and the overall size of your space.
Maintain proportional relationships between hardscape and softscape elements, ensuring neither dominates the design excessively.
Color and Texture
Use color strategically to create focal points and guide the eye through your landscape. Combine different textures to add depth and interest to plantings.
Plan for year-round interest by selecting plants that provide color and texture in different seasons, ensuring your landscape remains attractive throughout the year.
Maintenance Considerations
Sustainable Practices
Design with maintenance in mind by selecting appropriate plants, installing efficient irrigation systems, and using mulch to reduce water needs and suppress weeds.
Consider the long-term growth and maintenance requirements of your selections. Plan for pruning, seasonal cleanup, and ongoing care to keep your landscape looking its best.
Seasonal Design Considerations
Spring Planning
Plan for vibrant spring displays with early-blooming bulbs, flowering trees, and fresh new growth that signals the start of the growing season.
- Early flowering bulbs
- Pruning and preparation
- Soil preparation
Summer Maintenance
Design for peak summer beauty with heat-tolerant plants, efficient irrigation, and shade structures that keep outdoor spaces comfortable.
- Drought-resistant plants
- Water conservation
- Shade solutions
Fall Color
Create stunning fall displays with trees and shrubs that provide brilliant autumn color, extending visual interest into the cooler months.
- Fall color trees
- Harvest gardens
- Leaf management
Winter Interest
Design for year-round appeal with evergreens, interesting bark textures, and structural elements that provide beauty even in winter.
- Evergreen selections
- Structural elements
- Winter protection