• How will the water drain away from your house?
• How will the different elevations of soil stay in place?
• What landscape style do you like best?
• Where is the best place to run your driveway?
• Where will your outdoor living spaces be?
• Do you want an outdoor kitchen?
• Where will your children play?
• How will you protect your pets?
• Do you want a pool?
• Will you want a fire pit?
• Do you like to attract and watch birds?
• Do you want privacy from the neighbors?
• How much maintenance are you willing to do?
• Do you go away for extended periods?
• Will you want lighting for safety or pleasure?

A landscape design also:

• Shows you where sleeves need to go under permanent surfaces
• Tells your builder where additional electrical outlets will be necessary
• Tells your plumber where you will need additional plumbing

Your actual design is a scale drawing which answers all of these questions and concerns as well as places detailed plant material on your lot, and illustrates where your walks, patios, and other features will be. The design shows the finished product; however, it is also possible to complete your landscaping in stages. Your landscape design comes with a detailed list of plant material.