It's sad really that so many people feel that the only option is the 'green desert' devoid of life, beauty, nature, or interest.
The standard landscape recipe looks a bit like this:
1.)Plant a few alien ornamental trees.
2.) Add gobs of sterile turf grass.
3.) Mix in a few bubble gum pink roses, lilies or irises devoid of pollen.
4.)Sprinkle with a dash of dyed red cypress mulch.
5.)Spray liberally with Roundup.
6.) Coat well with pesticide.
7.) Add a colorful, cheery bird feeder.
8.) Embellish with plastic butterflies of your choice.
Voilà Enjoy!