Key Takeaways Define how you’ll use the space daily, then map circulation routes and storage early to prevent clutter. Let the house architecture set the style, aligning key axes, focal points, and detailing with the façade. Limit hardscape to three materials and one metal finish, using a restrained palette tested outdoors in different light. Create […]
Key Takeaways Define your garden’s purpose, style, and priorities, considering budget, time, and how you’ll use the space. Assess site conditions: sun patterns, wind, drainage, microclimates, and soil texture, nutrients, compaction, and organic matter. Measure and map the yard to scale, marking existing features, utilities, setbacks, and planned zones for paths, beds, seating, and storage. […]
