There are two types of landscaping
soft and hard landscaping.
Soft landscaping is the method of
designing the elements of a landscape that do not include construction. These
elements compromise of trees, shrubs, flowers, potted plants, and hanging
baskets. Changing the soft elements of the landscape is an easy way to change
the entire look of the site. Some elements of soft landscaping results in a
long-term endeavour, shade trees and conifers can take years if not decades to
reach their mature heights. Also, it can
take years for shrubs to mature into natural privacy hedges. These elements
require thinking ahead, as it form the backdrop of the landscape for years to
come. Other parts of soft landscaping can be changed on a yearly basis for a
different effect. Flowers can be replaced to change the atmosphere and feel of
the landscape without the hassle of construction, the only limit is what the
soils will support.
Hard landscaping is an incorporation
of bricks, gravel, rocks, stones, concrete, timber, bitumen, glass, metals and
other construction materials into the general design. Consideration should also be given to all the
elements hard and soft never losing sight of the wider plan. Hard landscaping
elements if chosen wisely can be attractive features in their own right
providing an all-year interest. Hard landscaping is critical in setting the
tone and providing the structure of design. If the materials, size, style and
shape are all in keeping with each other, remarkable effects can be achieved,
even in the smallest of space. With the potential to be every bit as ornamental
as functional, choosing the right combination of the various structures and
surfaces is an important part of making sure that the finished project is
successful.
Soft landscaping is the method of
designing the elements of a landscape that do not include construction. These
elements compromise of trees, shrubs, flowers, potted plants, and hanging
baskets. Changing the soft elements of the landscape is an easy way to change
the entire look of the site. Some elements of soft landscaping results in a
long-term endeavour, shade trees and conifers can take years if not decades to
reach their mature heights. Also, it can
take years for shrubs to mature into natural privacy hedges. These elements
require thinking ahead, as it form the backdrop of the landscape for years to
come. Other parts of soft landscaping can be changed on a yearly basis for a
different effect. Flowers can be replaced to change the atmosphere and feel of
the landscape without the hassle of construction, the only limit is what the
soils will support. 
Hard landscaping is an incorporation
of bricks, gravel, rocks, stones, concrete, timber, bitumen, glass, metals and
other construction materials into the general design. Consideration should also be given to all the
elements hard and soft never losing sight of the wider plan. Hard landscaping
elements if chosen wisely can be attractive features in their own right
providing an all-year interest. Hard landscaping is critical in setting the
tone and providing the structure of design. If the materials, size, style and
shape are all in keeping with each other, remarkable effects can be achieved,
even in the smallest of space. With the potential to be every bit as ornamental
as functional, choosing the right combination of the various structures and
surfaces is an important part of making sure that the finished project is
successful.
What type of Landscape do you have?
5 comments:
At the present moment I have a soft landscape.
I love the soft landscaping your company did for my business.
Thanks Richard
Thanks Richard
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