I enjoyed this very much and have done some of these miniature garden landscapes myself. I would have appreciated some actual tips and tricks for putting some of these materials together for outdoor decor. Adhesives, sources of tiny scale stones and steps, all things lighting - both within and without, sources for faux moss and small-scale oddments that will hold up to UV rays, etc. I stumbled upon this site while looking for the best methods to drill resin cottages for the insertion of lights. Still looking for that.....
My parents designed and made the family yard into an an amazing landscape. They planted 3 hybrid poplar trees, out of necessity due to heat, that were the cornerstone to the landscape. Personally, I think green landscaping is by far undersold. Our backyard was the base for a lot of get togethers over the years. Greenery & trees go a long way!