If you are following along in this mini post series about our garden, this is the third and final post about the foundational plants and projects we have tackled thus far. Our vision for our backyard was more varied than the front since we use it more frequently and for more things. We will entertain on our patios; want to grow edible, as well as ornamental plants; have a treehouse, trampoline and lawn space for kids to play in; need to address erosion caused by rainfall; and have areas with dense shade. We also want to maintain a sense of thoughtful cohesion throughout.