When considering Landscape Design Avalon, you may want to include some of the following: HARDSCAPE Water Features Construction Stone Paving Retaining Walls Timber Decking Paved or concrete driveways Pathways Stonework & masonry Irrigation SOFTSCAPE Plant lifespan Season to Season appearance Growth habit Speed of growth Combinations with other plants Annual or perennial plants Bloom time Turfing & lawns QUALITY SOIL Determine soil quality for the retention of water & nutrients. Add compost,peat or mulch to the topsoil and garden beds. Determine soil structure eg clay, sand, silt GARDEN SURFACES Natural or synthetic lawn Loose gravel, small pebbles or woodchips Consider safety, maintenance & durability