CUSTOM LANDSCAPE PROJECTS
Unity
Transition
Transition
Unity and harmony are important to consider during the design process. Selecting plants, colors, and styles that complement one another will create a unified theme that makes sense and is easy on the eyes.
Transition
Transition
Transition
While you want a sense of unity, contrast is also an important design element to keep in mind. Introducing variety and smooth transitions in color and texture will create visual interest without detracting from your overall “unified” feel.
Proportion
Transition
Proportion
This principle simply ensures that the size of each component is ‘proportional’ and consistent in relation to one another. For example, a thoughtful design that exhibits proportion would not include five tall trees in the front yard of a smaller home.
When it comes to landscaping, there are endless options for you to consider. First-time homeowners or people looking to renovate their outdoor space can benefit from understanding some of the most common projects that can add great value to their property. Below are several examples of the kind of work our professionals can do to improve your yard:
- Large Tree Installation and Tree Removal
- Shrubs, Bushes, and Hedges
- Flower Beds and Borders
- Perennial and Annual Flower Gardens
- Mulch, Groundcover and Sod Installation
- Transplants
These are just a few examples of popular projects you can choose from for your own yard. While you certainly don’t need to include all of these features, many of the most attractive and polished landscapes incorporate several of these common softscape ideas.
Planning Your Landscape
Consider Your Environment
Unlike concrete, brick, and other solid features, your landscape is constantly living and growing. For this reason, it’s important to consider the climate of your area, the type of soil, the amount of light, and the drainage conditions. This will allow you to choose the plants, flowers, and other softscape elements that are best suited to your environment.
Work Around Your Design
Softscape features aren’t just soft to the touch. They actually soften the appearance of hardscape design elements, such as concrete, patios, and stone walls. Too many hard components, and your yard might start to look like a concrete jungle. Working softscape around your hard materials will make your landscape easier on the eyes and give your property an inviting feel.
Use Softscapes for Functionality
In addition to meeting your aesthetic preferences, softscape can make your home more functional by offering solutions to the pesky problems many homeowners face. Don’t have enough shade over your backyard patio? Wish you had something to create more privacy between you and your neighbor? Trees, bushes, and plants not only look great, but can serve a number of functional purposes to meet your specific needs including privacy.
Don’t Overdo It
While softscape can dramatically improve your outdoor spaces, you don’t want to overdo it. These living features will need care, so you want to avoid incorporating more than you can manage. When selecting a softscape design, it’s important to keep in mind that an abundance of plants can get out of control and make your property look neglected.
Landscape Installation
After finalizing a Nashville landscape design customized to your style, needs, and budget, we will move to the installation process. Greenway of Nashville has the skills and resources to install everything we design. We can do the heavy lifting to execute your ideas for your yard. While we plan the plant selection during the design phase, it is the installation process that brings the design to life.
Our team is thoughtful and attentive during the installation process to ensure we meet your vision. Implementing quality outdoor design not only requires manpower, but also an understanding of drainage and placement.
We’re dedicated to providing quality work, while also understanding the importance of deadlines. For this reason, we always strive to respect your timeline and work efficiently, so you can start enjoying your outdoor space as soon as possible.