Want to know the biggest mistake I see homeowners make when they are designing their gardens? It’s this – they always start with the plants. I get it – the plants are fun and the garden center is pretty and wow – it is so nice to imagine how these green leafy things will transform your drab yard into that gorgeous future landscape oasis you might imagine.

In this beginner-friendly step by step guide, you’ll learn how to design a garden layout and plant for peace & privacy so you can get your dream garden.

The Weekend Project Guide bundles the 5 weekend project landscape plans from our Ultimate Planning Guide and offers two bonus plans, as well. With beautifully illustrated plans, design advice, and plant lists, it's the perfect way to kickstart your weekend garden projects with a vision and the confidence you need to make a big impact in a small amount of time.

Create a beautiful yard with these creative landscape ideas with big impact.

Natalia Avalos Interiors | Exterior Work

I paid a local landscape design professional to create a landscape design plan for our property that sits on one acre in Zone 8.