Garden Features

Individuals knowledgeable in the area of garden features are usually good with designing and have a horticulture background. They have experience using many different types of plants. These features can include both soft and hard landscape. Soft landscape includes plants and shrubs. Hard landscape includes paths, walls, water features (waterfalls, fountains, etc.,)and benches.

Location is the main point of focus when determining where to place a garden. Many plants are climate specific. Some plants thrive in the sun, others in shady areas. There are plants that live exclusively in water, and others that need very little water. Well designed gardens bring out the environment around them.


Boundaries are important when designing gardens also. Distinct separations between rough and smooth grass can attained by planting or implementing hard landscape. Boundaries often depend on the size of the plot though. Using shrubs and hedges can separate different parts of the garden.