Garden Styles

Most homeowners start planning their landscape in April... and regret it by May when crews are booked solid and material costs have spiked. Smart planners know January is when the real advantage begins.

Thoughtful winter decor and Christmas lights can transform your property into a warm, inviting space that reflects the festive spirit. Whether you prefer natural touches or dazzling light displays, these ideas will help you create a beautiful winter atmosphere that stands out in your neighborhood.

Winter doesn’t mean your landscape has to go dormant. In fact, the right upgrades can add beauty, safety, and long‑term value to your home—even during Indiana’s coldest months. Here are five smart investments that pay off now and continue to deliver returns year‑round.

Good lighting doesn’t just show your home. It shows it off.

A memorial garden is more than a landscape—it’s a space for remembrance, healing, and connection. Whether you’ve lost a loved one, a beloved pet, or simply want to honor a chapter of life, a personal memorial garden offers a quiet place to reflect and celebrate memory through nature.

From the Farmstead, Contemporary Urban, and Xeriscaping garden styles, we learn that successful landscape design is about adapting beauty to function and environment. Each style responds to its setting: the Farmstead Garden celebrates practicality and productivity with edible and ornamental plantings tied to rural roots; the Contemporary Urban Garden maximizes small spaces with clean lines, container plantings, and efficient layouts; and the Xeriscaping Garden proves that des

Woodland, Native, and Prairie gardens all reflect Indiana’s natural ecology and support wildlife, but they differ in light and layout. Woodland gardens thrive in shade with layered, quiet plantings. Native gardens use local species across sun and shade for resilience. Prairie gardens are bold and sun-loving, filled with tall grasses and wildflowers

Desert Garden Tropical Garden Coastal Garden Rock Garden (Alpine) These gardens originate from deserts, tropical rainforests, alpine slopes, and coastal zones, climates very different from Indiana's. While visually stunning, they require extra planning, soil modification, or seasonal protection to succeed in the Midwest.

While a Zen garden offers a place for quiet reflection, a Mediterranean garden invites lively outdoor gatherings. Ultimately, both styles prioritize harmony with nature, albeit through different cultural lenses.

Formal Gardens use carefully curated, often monochromatic plant palettes for structural elegance, whereas English Country and Cottage Gardens feature a diverse, colorful array of perennials, annuals, and shrubs to create lush, informal, and rustic appeals, respectively.

Every dog has an outdoor style. Some dig, some patrol, some greet every passerby like it’s their job. Instead of fighting their instincts, let’s design with them in mind. At La Madrina, we love your fur babies and always consider their interactions with our landscape designs. Here’s our advice on how to match your outdoor space to your dog’s personality—keeping your yard functional, beautiful, and pet-happy.

Transforming your backyard into a captivating outdoor living space is about more than just aesthetics; it's about extending your home's functionality and enjoyment, creating diverse zones for every family member and activity.

Our home seller's packages are designed to create an unforgettable first impression, captivate buyers, and maximize your property's value.

A pet-friendly backyard doesn’t mean sacrificing design—it means enhancing it with intention. With thoughtful choices in layout, materials, and plantings, your outdoor space can become a shared retreat that nurtures your pets, your plants, and your peace of mind.

Native landscaping reduces runoff, cools urban spaces, and attracts pollinators essential to food systems. It also improves soil health, supports biodiversity, and strengthens local ecosystems.

Professional lighting systems are a long-term investment in both beauty and functionality.

As you get your garden ready for fall, think about adding these stunning Indiana native plants. Beyond their beauty during the autumn months, these plants enrich local ecosystems and support wildlife.

Rocks absorb and reflect heat, which can stress nearby plants

A well-designed landscape begins with a thoughtful conversation, and our complimentary consultation is the perfect starting point.

Dive into five vital landscaping projects that will transform your space this fall.