Simple details, like adding compost to poor soil before laying sod, placing emphasis on bed space, minimizing turf areas, and including unique features such as small stone ponds, trellis structures, and alternative fencing and walkways, give builders, property managers, and new and existing home owners an appealing and functional landscape that requires minimal maintenance. We select grass types according to environmental conditions, install water efficient drip systems in beds to help plants get established, and carefully select trees and shrubs that are most appropriate for the location.