lower quality options. Go to a store that specializes in landscape design where you can get top-notch products and helpful advice from their workers. The extra cost associated with the specialty store will be worth it when you see the results. Study the different techniques in landscape design. To bring the entire landscape together visually, use a theme of a certain type of plant throughout, anchoring the design with a grouping or a large specimen of that type of plant. Texturizing your plants will offer great variety for your layout. There is a wealth of information in landscaping books and websites but talking with other avid gardeners is the most enjoyable way to learn new things. Do anything that you can to beautify a small yard. Use your space effectively by creating interesting and eye catching designs. A birdbath surrounded with bushes and flowers or stone bench can make your yard look really attractive. Using plants which bloom at different times of the year will ensure it always looks great. TIP! You can landscape your home so that unpleasant things outside of your property are masked. For example, you may have noisy cars passing by, this can be solved by placing some hedges around the property to cut down on the noise. Native Plants If you want a unique landscape that is vibrant, try starting off with local plants. Native plants already thrived in your climate, so they are much easier to maintain than non-native plants. You will also have