Will you be doing any land grading (slope adjusting) near house foundations to correct drainage issues? To do land grading properly, you must first know how much slope you need away from the house foundation.

If you have a large foundation bed, don't think that you have to fill the whole shrub bed. As this foundation planting picture illustrates, 'negative space' in a shrub bed can be effective.

What are foundation plantings? Traditionally, foundation plantings disguised the concrete underpinnings of a house.

Foundation Plantings

Foundation plantings have been installed to hide the raised house underpinnings that were once popular. Many no longer feel that foundation plantings are necessary, but they can still serve an esthetic function.

Foundation Plantings in Landscape Design

When it comes to home termite control, opinions vary on the caution with which one should apply mulch near a house. When mulching foundation plantings, at least be aware of termite control issues and err on the side of caution.

Termite Control and Mulching