Whereas proper landscape design can transform the outdoors of every home, landscaping can be quite overwhelming particularly for new homeowners. But overwhelming as it can be, landscaping can be less complicated if done properly using the right design. Here is a guide on landscape design for new homeowners. Basic landscaping principles • Balance: Your landscaping design should have an aspect of equality. There are two types of balance in landscape design namely, asymmetrical and symmetrical balance. In the latter, both sides of the design are identical while in the former, the design is balanced via different objects and elements. •