As the old saying goes, your home is your castle. Which means what your home looks like on the outside is just as important as what it looks like on the inside. This is true, regardless of the size of the space you have to work with. Fortunately, there is no end to the landscaping possibilities for your home's exterior.

Obviously, when we think of yards, we think of plants. It is best, when choosing plants to consider the environment in which you live. Just like dressing well, matching the plants to the rest of the total environment is one of the easiest ways to a well-tailored lawn. However, some plants are more universal than others. A weeping willow tree, for instance, can add an enigmatic spice to drier, sparser landscape, just as much as it can add a haunting air to a moister, flourishing landscape.

Though, one should keep in mind that how plants are maintained is equally important as the plants you selected. If you prefer a wilder, natural look, try wild flowers or prairie grasses. They are beautiful and, wonderfully, low maintenance. For that neat, orderly yard, keeping the grasses cleanly cut and the hedges regularly trimmed is important. Curves with symmetry and severe angles will help immensely for this tamed and clean-cut appearance.

If you are ambitious and would like to try more involved projects, stone constructions might be the way to go. Try erecting small walls, paths and walkways. Made of stones of bricks, they are among the simplest to build. If you are working with a flat space, construct small stone enclosures filled with a good potting soil and plant flowers or bushes in them. Doing this will ease the monotony of your flat space by giving the area a more varied appearance.

Gazebos are great for those who like spending time in the outdoors, but do not want to leave home. Make one the center of attention and tailor your lawn around it. Doing this will create a nice sanctuary space for those lively, enchanting nights or those easy, breezy summer days. Gazebos can also make for a nice alternative to your indoor kitchen. Just add a grill.

Putting in a preferred sculpture may be just the right thing for those that desire a little art. For those perfect spots, natural animals and angels may be of particular interest. Fountains that have sculptures are pretty versatile pieces. But, it is best not to add too many things or your yard may stop looking inviting and start looking like a busy city street.

Of course, there are alternatives to sculptures. Decorative pottery or bells may provide the right ambiance. But, keep in mind that noisier embellishments could potentially drive your neighbors crazy. So, such things may be best for those whose neighbors live some distance away.

Regardless of what you choose, the right landscaping design Toronto will be a welcome sight after a long day at work or a leisurely day at home. Thinking up new ways of using materials to create your favorite scene may, also, in time become a most rewarding hobby. All you have to do is imagine.