I was reading the Home Depot Gardening site and ran across this very helpful information... The formula for designing new gardens is simple, and it all begins with a plan. A plan allows you to complete stages as your budget allows and make sure that what you do this season won't have to be undone next season. Collect pictures of scenes that please you. Tastes vary. Some people like precise formal gardens, some want to play croquet on a big lawn, others like the informal country look. Take an inventory. Do a "floor plan" of your property on a piece of graph paper. Consider your needs and preferences. Do you want to improve your view? Would you like to increase your sense of privacy? Are there unsightly areas you'd like to screen? Strive for convenience. If you plan to grow fruit, vegeta... 08/31/2007