The process of landscape design is the study of the function of outdoor spaces. Who (including non-humans) will use the space? What are the opportunities on site? What are the constraints? How is an outdoor space designed? The simple answer is: form follows function. Once the functions of a space are clear, the shape of the space is transformed to fit the functions. The Primrose Way Pollinator Garden combines this simple design process with a native plant palette, with the resulting aesthetically pleasing environment filled with life.

The main function for plants is to provide access to the sun's energy to animals. This energy transformation then is sent through the food chain, where the interrelationships between plants and animals form a community structure. By examining the nutritional offering of plants and other habitat needs, a complex community structure can created and supported. Thus functional aspects of design choices extend into plant selections.

The study of this community structure created by native plants--as well as the design of these spaces--has far-reaching implications for all sorts career and life choices.