Softscape
Annuals
Foliage or floral annuals serve as a seasonal source of color and texture, adding elegance and excitement to surrounding garden beds, planters and entrance ways. Lasting only a few months, annuals can be planted several times a year bringing life to your garden as the seasons change.
Custom Plantings
Let our inventive team of Horticulturalists create a color and texture palette perfect for your custom pots or planters, adding in seasonal favorites that can proudly be displayed at your home’s entrance, around a swimming pool or exhibited on patios and balconies.
Soils
Soils and growing medium serve as the foundation from which your living landscapes thrive, an essential component in the effective growth of grasses, plants and trees; all of which require unique ratios of aggregates, sand and organics to produce ideal growing conditions.
Mulch
As an added layer of protection to the root structures of plant and trees, natural and composted mulches reduce the requirements for weeding and cultivating soils due to its high acidity also aiding in the retention of water during dryer months.
Hedge Pruning
Pruning and shaping is an essential part of maintenance on hedges. Not only to establish aesthetic form and strength but to promote growth from within, encouraging nutrients to feed the existing branch structure rather than push growth outwards.
Tree Pruning
A successful tree pruning should leave a specimen looking translucent with a visible branch structure that encourages air flow and unrestricted foliage growth. Inadequate pruning can result in a drawn-out recovery process or even shock and potential mortality of the specimen.
Key Elements of Softscape
The Living Backbone of Landscape Design
The core of softscape design lies in the selection and arrangement of various flora:
- Flowers burst with color and texture, setting the tone for your garden’s aesthetic and attracting a host of pollinators.
- Plants and shrubs serve as the foundational components of your landscape, filling in areas with lush foliage and sculpted forms.
- Trees offer shade, privacy, and vertical interest, often becoming the anchor points around which gardens are designed.
The Art of Maintenance
The beauty of softscape requires ongoing attention:
- Garden Maintenance ensures invasive species do not overrun your garden beds, maintaining the health and aesthetics of your softscape and plants installed.
- Proper grading will shape the land for proper drainage and optimal growth conditions.
- Lawn Maintenance is essential for a tidy look, as well as for the health of your lawn
- Aeration & Fertilization programs will provide your grass, plants, and trees with the air and nutrients they need to thrive.
Design Considerations for Amazing Landscapes
When approaching softscape design, consider the following for enriched outdoor spaces:
- Color and texture play pivotal roles in creating contrast and interest in your garden. Seasonal blooms, variegated foliage, and textured barks all contribute to a multi-dimensional space.
- Seasonal variations are thoughtfully planned to ensure year-round appeal. By choosing plants with different blooming times, you can create a landscape that evolves with each season.
Increase Sustainability through Native Plant Selection
Making informed choices about plant species will have long-term benefits:
- Selecting native or adaptive plants is not only an environmentally conscious choice but also one that generally requires less maintenance. Such species are more likely to thrive in local conditions with minimal intervention, preserving resources and promoting biodiversity.
In conclusion, Softscape is more than just a gardening endeavor; it’s a deliberate design strategy that harmonizes the organic elements of your landscape with your lifestyle and ecological principles. Whether it’s the serene ambiance created by a softly rustling prairie grass, the dance of colors from spring peonies to autumn maples, or the intricate balance of nature that makes your outdoor space inviting and life-affirming, softscape is the dynamic essence of all living landscapes.
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Areas We Serve
We service Residential, Strata, Commercial and Industrial properties in Vancouver, the North Shore, and Sea to Sky Corridor.
We are proud to offer Landscape Design, Maintenance, Installation, Carpentry and Snow and Ice Management services in these areas*
*Some exceptions may apply
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