Good garden design and landscape architecture depend on the use of high quality garden materials and hard landscape products. To create a garden that is not only aesthetically pleasing, but is also practical and easy to maintain requires thought, site evaluation, climate consideration and budget consideration as well. Contrast in a garden or outdoor area provide interest and depth, which can be as simple as choosing garden plants with different shapes, foliage and flower color. Landscaping is the practice of arranging flowers, plants, trees and garden accessories in an ornamental landscape for your outdoor living area.

from: [COOP 15]