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residential CONCEPTUAL planting PLAN

Asymmetry in Balance: Creating a Balanced and Inviting Front Yard Design

 A well-designed front yard sets the tone for a home, providing both curb appeal and a welcoming presence. This design embraces asymmetry, proving that balance doesn’t always mean perfect mirroring. Instead, it’s about carefully distributing volume, texture, and color to create visual harmony while maintaining a sense of movement and natural flow.

Unlike formal, symmetrical landscapes that rely on even spacing and identical plant groupings, this design takes a more organic approach. The placement of trees and shrubs is intentionally varied, creating a landscape that feels dynamic yet balanced. Groupings of Crape Myrtles on one side are counterbalanced by a Japanese Magnolia and layered plantings on the other, ensuring the composition feels intentional rather than chaotic.

Asymmetry allows the eye to travel across the landscape in a more fluid way. The curved walkway further enhances this effect, leading visitors naturally toward the entry while softening the space. This approach gives the front yard a sense of depth and character that evolves throughout the seasons.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do you do the install?

Can you solve my drainage problem?

Do you do yard maintenance?

No.   We focus on design and project planning, not physical installation. However, we guide you through a competitive bid process to secure the best price and oversee the installation to ensure quality and adherence to the design. 

Do you do yard maintenance?

Can you solve my drainage problem?

Do you do yard maintenance?

No, sorry.  Only my own.

How much will this cost?

Can you solve my drainage problem?

Can you solve my drainage problem?

I'm not sure yet.  Tell me about your project and if its a good fit we can schedule an on-site meeting.  Once we do that I can get you a proposal.    

Can you solve my drainage problem?

Can you solve my drainage problem?

Can you solve my drainage problem?

Yes, solving drainage issues is one of our specialties.  We analyze your site by shooting grades, taking measurements, and notating existing conditions.  We would like this to be part of a larger design for you, so be prepared to make everything better.  

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