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The Art and Science of Gardening

Landscaping is the art - and science - of designing features for an outside space so as to enhance and improve the entire property, both aesthetically and practically.  From the initial stages of choosing which areas are best suited to particular activities and requirements, to the choice and placing of individual plants for impact and luxuriant growth.

Landscape design involves knowledge and skill in several interwoven areas: design, construction, horticulture and maintenance. There are two main stages and aspects in all garden design - hard landscaping and soft landscaping.

Hard Landscaping 

Hard Landscaping forms the bones of an outdoor space and sets the tone for the style of the garden.It includes all the non-living elements in a garden:

• walls, retaining walls and fences;
• paving, patios and paths;
• gazebos, pots, water features and even the garden gnome!

With hard landscaping you need to think about style and scale. Many elements can look completely out of place in the wrong setting. If a feature is too large or too small for your space it can ruin the effect.  This is where the experience of Green Solutions can help you save time and money.  Well chosen and well placed hard landscaping will add to the practicality and beauty of the outdoor area. Contact Green Solutions Landscaping for more advice on the design of your garden .

Soft Landscaping

Soft Landscaping includes all the living things in your garden.  Green Solutions will choose the plants suitable for your particular site and requirements.  Plants have very basic needs - sun, soil and water but the specific requirements for each vary tremendously.  We take the guesswork out of gardening, grouping plants with similar needs together. This is not only more ecologically sound, but saves you time.  Plus our horticultural knowledge allows us to create a garden with year-round appeal that is tailored to your needs - Do you want a dog or child friendly garden? Do you want to attract birds to your garden? What kind of irrigation system will best suit your garden?

Take the guesswork out of gardening and contact Green Solutions Landscaping for a professional analysis of your hard and soft landscaping requirements.

The Value of Landscaping

Spending money on your garden is not a frivolous expense. Apart from the pleasure of a beautiful garden, you are making a worthwhile investment and increasing the value of your asset:

• Professional landscaping will add value to your property.  In a study conducted in the US, homes with good or excellent landscaping had a 14 to 17 percent higher selling price compared to those houses with poor or average landscaping.
• Estate agents estimate that 95% of buyers will not even get out of their cars if the house isn't appealing from the outside and that has a lot to do with the garden surrounding it!
• Landscaping shows a 100 to 200% return on your investment, as opposed to kitchen and bathroom renovation, which both come in at between 75 to 100%.  Contact Green Solutions today and turn your garden into an investment that you can enjoy.

If you have a small garden let Green Solutions Landscaping do the design, and you can have fun doing the gardening. Look at our new e-Landscaping Design solutions. Professional advice at a fraction of the price!