The purpose of any landscaping plan is to complement the business for which it was designed. An overall impression of the site should be noticed rather than the specific landscaping. Landscaping for Main Street needs to be considered in two stages. Of primary importance is the entire area. Landscaping along the front of a building, needs to take into consideration exposure to the sun, roof and site drainage, visibility of storefronts, and access. Plantings can be used to guide people to entrances as well as to focus their view on the positive aspects of each building, and minimize the "blahs". Individual plants can be selected to match the time period of the structure. Seasonal plantings in movable containers can help make a sidewalk attractive if there is no ground to work with.
In summary:
» Landscaping complements the building
» Select plantings with an eye towards the entire neighborhood
» Maintain landscape to keep it looking good | 
