Carefully consider where patios, gardens, and planting beds will be and what type of exposure to expect as the seasons change. Proper planning of a home landscape should be long range. All plantings do not need to be made at one time or in one season. If you have a long-range plan, you can gradually add to it and will not have the frustration later on of having to remove poorly located plants. An important final area to consider in your plan is the amount of maintenance the landscape will require, who will be taking care of it, and how much time they will have to take care of it.
Many homeowners prefer to have a low maintenance plan.