Be aware of traffic patterns and plan for paths, walkways, and driveways. Choose plants according to their position in your landscape. consider their shape, height, and width. Take into consideration existing soil conditions, wind, sun, and plant hardiness. One our kind viewers sent so this great photo of her garden path. Add visual interest and have the effect of drawing you along.
Straight lines lend an orderly, more formal tone.
Plant trees, tall shrubs in the back and progress in sequence to short plants in front. But this doesn't mean slavishly planting in regimental rows, occasionally vary the height to add interest. Don't overlook the variety that foliage color, textures and shapes provide. But a well executed mixed border is anything but a hodge-podge of random color and greenery. Even during the winter months, textures of bark, evergreen shrubs and even certain perennials and ornamental grasses add structure and interest in the garden.