When planning a garden, however small or large, it's easy to focus mostly on the aesthetics. The plants, trees, and flowers, along with their colors, heights, and textures, and the wide array of choices in natural stone, reclaimed bricks, or stylish surfaces, are the exciting parts.
Yet, the eternal balance of form and function is as important with landscaping ideas as it is with any other type of design. And here's where drainage comes into the conversation. It's not fun or sexy, but without sufficient drainage, your gorgeous garden design could turn into a swamp after the first downpour.
