So, what are some basic points to consider when planning  for backyard gardening?.

• Lawn Theme: for example, under a tree's shadow, a sunbathing area, next to the pool, a reading area, etc.
• Draw a sketch, distribute the different themes that your garden will have.
• What elements do you want to include?
• Paths, posts, Fences, Garage, sculptures, dog house, plant containers, Arches, Greenhouse, etc.
• What plant species would you like to cultivate?
• Trees, Palms, Bushes, Roses, Aromatics, Cacti, Aquatic, etc.
• How much money are you willing to spend? Are you going to make in stages? It will always be a great investment the budget that you spend into your garden design for all the good moments that you and your family will have there.
• The main advantage of backyard gardening is that it can be suitable to any income level. If you want to buy construction material, and big already-grown plants, take into account that the budget will increase substantially. If you are just staring, always buy young plants, they are always cheaper.
• If you are planning your backyard gardening in stages, first plant trees and the basic infrastructure. Once it's done, you can go to the next stage, like a small pond, a greenhouse. Backyard gardening is never finished, you can change it unlimited times, that's the best part of it. You modify some areas, you create new themes, and you plant new species.
• In case you have kids and animals, there is going to be a big part of the garden dedicated for them to play, and it should be mainly surrounded by trees or big bushes only.

How much maintenance will it require? It's important to know how much time we have available, Will it be just weekends?, Will you hire someone else to do it?

• If you want a low-maintenance garden, avoid bushes and plants that require several prunings during the year. Avoid lawns and plant containers.
  Choose the plants according to their watering and fertilizing needs, avoid those that lose leaves during the year, plants prone to diseases and parasites, etc.
• What garden style would you like to have?
• Formal or classic garden, Mediterranean garden, tropical garden, Arabic garden, Japanese garden.
• What kind of sensations do you want to create or transmit?
  Mysterious, relaxing, romantic, fresh, etc.
• What is the climate and microclimate?
  Obviously, so you can choose compatible species and avoid problems related to temperature and humidity.
• What kind of soil does your garden have?
  In a soil with high levels of limestone, do not cultivate plants with an acid pH, because they would turn yellowish. If you have a really poor soil in terms of nutrients, you should add a layer of organic vegetable matter.
• What kind of water will you use for watering?
  Depending on the water pH.