Softscape
A beautiful landscape goes beyond hard surfaces—healthy plants, rich soil, and thoughtful greenery bring your outdoor space to life.
The professionals at Greenbloom Landscape Design provide customized softscape solutions to transform and enhance your yard with natural beauty.
Softscape Services
- What Is Softscaping?
- Softscape refers to the living elements of your landscape, including plants, trees, shrubs, grass, and garden beds.
- Works alongside hardscape features like patios and walkways to create a balanced, attractive outdoor space.
- Includes design, installation, and ongoing care of living features in your yard.
- Why Invest in Softscape?
- Adds natural beauty, texture, and colour to your property.
- Increases curb appeal and property value.
- Improves air quality and supports pollinators and local wildlife.
- Helps control erosion and water runoff with proper planting and soil structure.
- Types of Softscape Features We Provide
- Planting: Trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and native species tailored to your site.
- Lawn Installation: Sodding, seeding, and soil grading for lush, healthy turf.
- Mulching & Soil Amendment: Organic mulch and nutrient-rich soil to promote plant health.
- Garden Bed Design: Creative, colourful planting layouts for front or backyard appeal.
- Popular Plants and Materials for Softscapes
- Ornamental grasses, flowering shrubs, and low-maintenance perennials.
- Native plants for sustainability and easy care.
- Evergreens for year-round structure and privacy.
- Groundcovers to reduce weeds and conserve moisture.
- What to Expect From Our Team
- Site assessment and consultation to understand your needs and style.
- Custom plant selection based on light, soil, and maintenance preferences.
- Professional planting and installation with attention to spacing, depth, and design flow.
- Care advice or ongoing maintenance options to keep your garden thriving.
- Common Softscape Mistakes to Avoid
- Overplanting or poor spacing, leading to overcrowding and disease.
- Using non-native plants that require too much care or water.
- Poor soil preparation, which can stunt plant growth or cause failure.
- Neglecting seasonal care like pruning, fertilizing, or mulching.
