Step 4: Level Out the Area

To prevent weed growth, lay landscaper's fabric over new walkway areas and use metal staples to secure them to the ground.

Then dump pathway rocks over the fabric. Finish the walkways by spreading the rocks around with a shovel until achieving a two inch depth.

Set the plants into the planter boxes to determine their final position. For variety, stagger tall plants with wide plants and mix up the colors.
 

Step 5: Set the Plants into the Ground

After deciding on the best locations, dig appropriate size holes for each plant and carefully remove them from their pots. Then, loosen the roots and sets them into their respective holes. Backfill dirt into the hole to straighten each plant.
 

Step 6: Add the Finishing Touches

With all the plants firmly in the ground, loosely spread four inches of cedar mulch to cover any exposed soil .

Mulch helps the soil retain moisture and will break down to add nutrients. Finally, install a low-voltage light kit around the deck.

After assembling the fixtures, stake them intermittently around the perimeter. Then daisy chain a spool of wire from one light to the next until completing a basic circuit. 

To complete the project, connect the wiring to a transformer/timer and plug it in.