Structure before decoration
Paths, level changes, tree canopies and water establish the spatial framework of a garden. Plant selection becomes stronger when it supports this underlying order rather than acting as surface decoration.
Design for time
A landscape is never finished on opening day. Trees establish shade, materials weather and planting communities adapt. Good landscape planning anticipates this growth and becomes richer as seasons pass.
Connect inside and outside
A framed view, a shaded step or a change in floor texture can extend the experience of an interior into the garden. The most successful transitions make architecture and landscape feel inseparable.