6 Basic Principles of Landscape Design 

When you plan a landscape layout, consider all six basic principles for the best results. The first three principles of garden design (proportion, transition, and unity) apply to the overall feel of the landscape. The second set of principles (rhythm, balance, and focalization) pertains to controlling a viewer's eye movement. These principles are achieved with the use of five landscape design elements: color, form, texture, line, and scale