The three main areas of a residential landscape are hardscaping, softscaping, and outdoor living spaces. Hardscaping includes driveways, pathways, patios, retaining walls, and fencing. Softscaping consists of plants like trees and shrubs which provide shade or aesthetic value to the area. Outdoor living spaces can include decks, fire pits, or grills for entertaining guests outdoors. All these components must be designed harmoniously to create an inviting atmosphere that complements your home’s exterior design while providing the functionality you desire from your landscape project.