• Make a Great First Impression. As the saying goes, you only get one chance to do it properly. An excellent first impression puts your customers at ease and lets them know they came to the right place. You want passers-by to notice your entrance, but perhaps not immediately; it should be a pleasant surprise when they see it.
• Consider focal points in your landscape. A focal point can direct the eye and evoke emotion, such as surprise or fascination. You can add a focal point with a statue or fountain or by using natural features like tall trees. These elements should blend in with the rest of your garden, not stick out like a sore thumb.
• When choosing plants for your property, you’ll need to consider several things. First, make sure the native plants are natural to your climate, soil, and amount of sunlight or shade. Then make sure the mature height and width of the tree won’t be obstructive.
• Try planting a red and purple flower instead of a large group of yellow flowers. By choosing contrasting colors, your landscape will be much more visually interesting and engaging.
• Add movement to a garden by planting trees that move in the wind, installing a fountain or other piece of garden art, and choosing flowers and plants that are naturally attractive to birds or butterflies.
• Think about how you can direct the traffic around your property with plantings, features and walkways. You can use these things to make sure that people walk where you want them to go, instead of walking on your turf or falling over features like rocks or stepping stones.

When designing your landscape, keep in mind the message you want to send about your business. Your landscape should complement your building and business, not overpower them. A professional landscaper can work with you to design a landscape that puts your business ahead of the competition.