<span style="font-size: 10pt; font-family: Arial;" data-sheets-root="1">I want to redesign my backyard and am considering getting professional help rather than trying to plan everything myself. The space needs to work for everyday use, but I&rsquo;d also like it to look attractive and fit naturally with the house. I&rsquo;m interested in how professional designers approach things such as layout, planting areas, pathways, seating and lighting. What information should I prepare before meeting with a landscape designer for the first time?</span>