Hey Good People! Once the permanent framework of a garden—established by hardscaping and the fixed shapes of structural plants like evergreen hedges and trees—is in place, the next core design element is the softscape layering of seasonal plants to introduce dynamism, color, and texture. This process involves filling the spaces defined by the "bones" with a succession of flowering perennials, annuals, and bulbs that provide interest from spring through winter. The goal is to artfully soften the