1. Planting Beds
2. Hardscape Areas

II.  SPRINKLERS

1. Underground
2. Manual

III.  GRASS

1. Seed
2. Sod

1. Keep front yards simple, backyards exciting.
2. Plant for all four seasons.
3. Concept landscaping. (Shade, Cottage, Butterfly, etc)
4. Plan for the least amount of maintenance.
5. Never plant grass next to the house.
6. Always plan for each plant’s mature size.
7. Plant in odd numbers.
8. Mass planting is better than singles.
9. Place larger plants in the back and smaller plants in the front.
10. Use plants to soften hardscape items such as a/c, electrical boxes, sheds, ect.

1. Entire Property
2. Curb Appeal
3. Back Yard
4. Deck / Patio
5. Screen / Privacy

II.  MEASURE THE AREA

1. Measure all current Structures, Sidewalks, Pathways, Plants
2. Plot to scale on paper
3. Size of Trees
4. Structures
5. North / South

III.  SITE CONDITIONS

1. Sun / Shade (How many hours of sun per day?)
2. Soil

1. Type of Soil (Heavy Clay / Sand / Black Dirt)
2. Ph (Acid / Alkaline)
3. Fertilizer (Needs Soil Amendments)
4. Drainage (Holds Water / Run Off)

1. Formal / Natural
2. High / Low Maintenance
3. Color Palette

1. Favorite Colors
2. Contrasting Foliage
3. Bloom Time
4. Purpose / Seasons

V.  PREPARE AREA

1. Clean / Roto-Till Planting Area
2. Add Soil Amendments / Fertilizers
3. Preen Area (Pre-emergent Herbicide)

V.  PLANT

1. Larger Plants First
2. Shrubs Next
3. Perennials Last
4. Mulch
5. Water