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Incorporate these age-proof elements into your garden and you’ll have an outdoor space people of all ages can enjoy Designing a flexible garden that meets today’s needs while adapting to tomorrow’s demands – both personal and environmental – involves thoughtful planning and attention to key elements, such as functionality, safety and sustainability.
Sure, backyard terraces are practical. They can help prevent rainwater runoff and erosion and can turn an unusable slope into an accessible retreat. But terraces and other multilevel design elements also can work a bit of design magic, creating a beguiling garden that begs to be explored — or even just adding depth and a more dimensional feel. See for yourself how landscape design pros took these three backyards to the next level. “After” photo by Effie Edits 1.
As spring kicks off, and suddenly there are masses of cheerful plants for sale, it’s tempting to grab a selection to add instant garden color. However, without a little planning, it’s easy to end up with an incoherent design that doesn’t quite work. So before you head off to the nursery, dig into these insider tips from experienced landscape pros. 1.
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