As the year draws to a close, many welcome the slower pace after summer’s rush. The holidays invite us to pause, enjoy the warmth of home, reconnect with family and find moments of calm amid the bustle.
For those who love their landscapes, this quieter time offers something else: perspective. With gardens at rest and the property’s structure visible, winter becomes an ideal season for reflection and planning.
A season for observation
When leaves have fallen and perennials have faded, you can see the true framework of your landscape—how paths connect, how light moves across the property and where the eye naturally travels. It’s a time to note what works well and where there’s room to improve.
Maybe you’ve realized you need more privacy from the road, better lighting along a path or more evergreens to enliven the winter garden. These small observations, made in the calm of winter, often become the seeds of next year’s projects.
Why early planning matters
Designing or refining an outdoor space takes time—to consider function, materials and plant choices that match how you live. When you reflect during winter, ideas can mature naturally. By spring, those ideas are ready to take shape, setting the stage for a more intentional and rewarding season outdoors.
Rest, reflect and envision
This season, as you settle into the glow of the holidays, take a few quiet moments to step outside and see your property in a new light. Jot down thoughts, sketch an idea or simply take in the stillness. The best landscapes often begin this way—with time, reflection and vision.
From all of us at The Todd Group, we wish you peace, warmth and inspiration this holiday season, and a beautiful year ahead.
The Todd Group
Since 1975, The Todd Group has crafted award-winning outdoor spaces for New Jersey homeowners. From landscape design and pool installation to masonry, lighting, and full estate management, Michael and his expert team delivers customized, high-end solutions that bring dream outdoor environments to life. Learn more at thetoddgroupinc.com.