Many landscapes look great the day they’re installed. Fresh mulch, perfectly spaced plants, instant curb appeal. But fast forward a few years and that same landscape may feel crowded, overgrown, or tired.
That’s not bad luck.
It’s a design problem.
Most landscapes fail because they’re planted for year one, not year five.
The Year-One Trap
Designing for year one focuses on instant fullness...
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