to create a natural landscape that complements the modern architecture of this community hospital consider the following ideas native plants use local flowers shrubs and trees to create a sustainable garden that reflects the local ecosystem water features add a small pond or fountain to bring tranquility to the area and create a calming atmosphere for patients and visitors walking paths design smooth winding paths with natural stone or gravel for walks integrating benches for resting spots green spaces include lawns and open grassy areas for relaxation and outdoor activities bordered by perennials and ornamental grasses wildflower meadows establish areas of wildflowers for seasonal color and to support local wildlife like bees and butterflies trees for shade plant deciduous trees to provide shade in summer and allow sunlight in winter enhancing energy efficiency for the building rain gardens incorporate rain gardens to manage stormwater runoff naturally using moisture loving plants with these elements the landscape will seamlessly blend with the hospital s architecture while offering aesthetic and environmental benefits
