WHY US?

A-CE Global landscaping have many years of experience in in keeping residential and commercial landscaping beautiful, pristine and well-tended to. Our staff are thoroughly trained, professional and completely knowledgeable of the best landscaping practices. We work with our customer’s need and budget to suit their design, construction, planting and maintenance.

From the very beginning, honesty and hard work have been the bedrock of A-CE Global Landscaping and those are the traits that drive our work today. The most enthralling is our ability to handle every phase of the job. At A-CE Global we do it all! From conception to completion, we handle every aspect of hard and soft landscaping. We are passionate about helping our clients achieve their dreams.

If you choose A-CE Global Landscaping, you can be rest assured that your landscaping will be one of the best parts of your residence or commercial property. We are reliable, thorough and will gladly use all of our own equipment and trained professionals to maintain your residential or commercial property at the highest level possible.

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LANDSCAPING MAINTENANCE

Landscape maintenance is the art of keeping a landscape healthy, clean, safe and attractive. Maintenance of the landscape involves; weeding, fertilising, gardening, lawn care, edging, pruning, irrigation, and other activities that contribute to having a healthy and attractive landscape.

WEEDING - is the removal of unwanted plants which compete with the plants for space, water, sunlight and nutrients.

FERTILISING- are plant nutrients applied to plants to supplement required elements found naturally in the soil.

GARDENING - is the practice of growing and nurturing flowers, shrubs and trees on landscaping sites, backyard, pots, containers, balconies or patios.

LAWN CARE – is the examination of the current condition of the grass to create a unique treatment plan in order improve and maintain the health and look of the lawn.

EDGING- is creating a clean, crisp line between flower beds and other parts of the landscape, it is most visible between a lawn and adjourning garden.

PRUNNING- alters the form and growth of a plant, based on aesthetics and science, pruning can also be considered preventive maintenance. Good tree pruning and shrub pruning promote health, remove damaged limbs, encourage new growth and maintain shape.

IRRIGATION - is the method in which water is supplied at regular intervals. It is used to assist in the growing of plants, maintenance of landscapes, and revitalising disturbed soils in dry areas and during periods of inadequate rainfall.

Do you have a better understanding of landscaping maintenance?

TREES IN LANDSCAPING

There is one element found in almost every single landscape project, and it’s not hard landscape, lighting, or a pool, its trees. A tree is a perennial plant with a trunk, supporting branches and leaves in most species. Trees are important in every landscape big or small, urban or rural, cottage or contemporary. Trees live a lifetime or more, they can be intimidating to choose and maintain. Every landscaping site has room for small trees, which add character to the landscape as ornamental which brings beauty. Trees create a visual impact in the same way as do other landscape features and give a sense of maturity and permanence to sites. They are grown for the beauty of their forms, their foliage, flowers and their siting is of major importance in creating a landscape.

Trees are often planted in savannahs, roadsides and other environments where they are known as street trees or amenity trees. They can be grouped informally, often surrounded by plantings of flowers and shrubs.  As living things, their appearance changes with the season and from year to year. They can provide shade, privacy and cooling through evapotranspiration, absorb greenhouse gasses, pollutants and intercept rainfall also, as windbreakers. It has been shown that they are beneficial to humans in creating a sense of well-being and reducing stress. The beauty of a well planted property and its surrounding can raise the property value.

Have you ever climb a tree?

SHRUBS IN LANDSCAPING

A shrub or bush is a small to medium-sized woody plant, it is different from a tree by its multiple stems and shorter height, usually under 6 m (20 ft) tall. They range from smaller forms or up to larger tree-like assortments. Evergreen shrubs retain their color and leaves year round while deciduous shrubs eventually lose their foliage after putting on a colorful show. Shrubs have many uses within the landscape such as foundation plantings, privacy hedges, and specimen plants. It can be used as backdrops, to define garden beds, and to add interest. Foliage differs from plant to plant, so look for foliage colors which will create a beautiful effect and subtle contrast to the other plants within the landscape. Foliage colors can range from silver, gold, and variegated varieties to red, purple, and dark green.

Before placing any shrub in the landscape, consideration should be given to the overall height and width of the shrub once it reaches maturity. Also, consider the appearance of the shrub after its initial blooming period has ceased. Since the majority of shrubs are non-flowering most of the year, try to match them to the conditions of your particular landscape. It is also very important that landscaping shrubs complement their surroundings. Therefore, it is also a good idea to research native shrubs as well as landscaping shrubs in order to become familiar with their growing conditions, especially in your given area. There are many ways shrubs can be used in landscaping, it can be grow successfully in containers, so the smallest of landscapes can be home to them.  

What is your favorite shrub?

FLOWERS FOR LANDSCAPING

Flower brings colour and texture to a landscape design, it makes the scene more welcoming. The entrance can be adorned with assorted annuals and perennials to keep colour year long. When landscaping a flower bed, the design and features should complement the other landscaping characteristics in the outdoor space, and use plants that grow well in the areas. A flower bed can take many shapes and can incorporate everything from small annual flowers to large heirloom shrubs. If colour variation is desired, choose from complementary colours or contrasting colours. Flowers with different blooming times can be selected in order to have flowers in bloom throughout the growing season.

Annuals are plants that grow, flower, set seed and die in a year. Empty spaces in flower beds can be easily filled with annual flowers, they also make great additions to container gardens. Annuals may not come back year after year, but you cannot beat them for shear flower power. When annual flowers grow in shade, it will fill even the shadiest corner with plenty of colour. However, for any garden, there are dozens of annuals that might work for particular sun or shade situations, soil conditions, and colour or plant preferences.

Perennials are plants with a three or more year life span, they are the foundation of the garden. Perennials offer tremendous diverse colours, form, bloom time, size, texture, foliage, light, soil requirements and fragrance. Perennials typically grow structures through a form of vegetative reproduction rather than seeding. These structures include bulbs, tubers, woody crowns and rhizomes. They have specialised stems which allow them to survive over wet or dry seasons during the year. Perennial plants have deep, extensive root systems that can hold soil to prevent erosion, capture dissolved nitrogen before it can contaminate ground or surface water, and out-compete weeds (reducing the need for herbicides).

What type of flowers do you prefer?

PREPARING THE SITE FOR PLANTS

Create a blueprint of the site for landscaping, including major features such as house, sheds, patios, paths, ponds and existing flower beds. Use the print to gain perspective and determine the best placement for the major features. A soil analysis should be conducted to determine what amendments are needed to the native soil. After the desired soil formula is obtained, add about 4 inches of organic matter (peaty soil) to the existing soil to improve soil structure and drainage. Lay out the area for the features and plants, using landscaping spray paint. Cut into the ground along the painted lines with an edger or spade. Remove any existing turf within the area, and till the soil to a depth of 8 to 12 inches, using a rototiller or shovel.

Use a flower bed to create a focal point that allows water to drain more quickly. Arrange plants in the flower bed so taller plants do not block the view of short plants. If the flower bed is in a corner or against a fence, place taller flowers or shrubs at the back, then plant medium-sized flowers in the middle and shorter flowers at the front. In an island flower bed that can be seen from all sides, place tall plants in the center and reduce the height of plants as you reach the edges of the bed. Alternatively, plant flowers en masse for a more relaxed appearance; odd numbers of plants, such as groups of three or five, look best in mass plantings.

Install edging around the perimeter of the flower bed by digging a 6” x 6” trench along the bed. For a simple edge leave it bare or line the bed with landscape timbers for straight edges, bricks and stones can also work well in conforming to curves. Add 2” – 4” of mulch on beds to prevent weeds and aid in moisture retention. The depth of the mulch depends on the height of the plants you choose. Do not push the mulch directly against the plant stems because this can lead to fungus development. Boulders, statuary or other landscaping ornaments can be placed to fill empty spaces in the flower bed, if desired. These can serve as the focal point at the center of the flower bed, or use a bench as seating among the flowers.

Can you arrange your flower bed?

CHOOSING THE RIGHT PLANTS

Choosing the appropriate plant for the landscape can be a huge challenge. While many factors must be considered, beyond simply choosing the most attractive plants, the climate and amount of time devoted to maintenance must be taken into consideration. Additionally, think about what should be achieve shade, privacy, fragrant, colour to attract birds, butterflies or other wildlife? Landscaping plants should be selected to reflect the style of the site.

Some important rules to remember when choosing plants for a site are; the use of all shape and sizes of trees and plants to enhance to the site. Or the favorite traditional landscaping plants, which are often characterized by strong structures and showy blooms. One should know the do's and don'ts for selecting plants to use around a patio, swimming pool, terrace or deck. The main factors affecting plant performance includes the amount of sunlight and rainfall and the length of the seasons. Taking all this into consideration the next step is to prepare the appropriate soil mixture and install a drip irrigation system.

Do you know how to choose the right plants for your site?