Inspired Softscape
Landscaping
Landscaping
for Your Home
Tie Your Yard
Together Perfectly
Together Perfectly
Bringing harmony and flow to your entire landscape is an artful process. We begin by understanding functional spaces you use, plant types you love, and styles that appeal before creating an inspired design. Our softscape landscaping experts intermix trees, flowering beds, ground cover, accents, paths and structures into a holistic landscape tied together through texture, shape, and color – a livable work of art distinctly your own.
Make Your Yard Uniquely Yours
A landscape that reflects personal style and practical needs requires a custom approach. Our focus is realizing truly bespoke designs through a collaborative process. We’ll translate your vision into a unique space that truly reflects your style and personality.
FOUNDATIONAL BEDS
First impressions matter. Our landscape design process begins by addressing spaces needing improved screening or more eye-catching curb appeal. We incorporate foundational beds with the ideal blend of lush flowers, colorful native shrubs, decorative grasses and vibrant small trees into flattering focal points welcoming visitors to your home in style. Enhance your curb appeal and integrate architecture.
FUNCTIONAL HOME PLANTINGS
It’s all in the details when crafting exceptional spaces for entertaining, play or relaxation outside your home. After identifying high-use areas or lackluster spots feeling disconnected – we incorporate multi-level plantings providing stunning backdrops. This includes decorating patios, framing play areas, or crafting intimate nooks for outdoor enjoyment. We utilize trees and shrubs to provide screening, shade, wind protection and visual interest.
WELCOMING PATHWAYS
Guide foot traffic through your landscape while introducing eye-catching stonework with artisan-crafted pathways. Our landscape artists assess high-traffic areas and layouts needing improved flow before consulting on materials from flagstone to gravel that provide an elevated aesthetic. We introduce organic shapes and complementary textures for visitor-friendly, naturistic traversal across your property.
GROUND COVERS
Trade stressful upkeep for responsible plantings that withstand foot traffic and reduce maintenance. Thoughtful placement across side yards, play nooks or ornamental beds builds sustainable habitats humming with life. Choose from a wide range of ground cover options that enhance the aesthetic of your yard.
Foundational Beds
First impressions matter. Our landscape design process begins by addressing spaces needing improved screening or more eye-catching curb appeal. We incorporate foundational beds with the ideal blend of lush flowers, colorful native shrubs, decorative grasses and vibrant small trees into flattering focal points welcoming visitors to your home in style. Enhance your curb appeal and integrate architecture.
Functional Home Plantings
It’s all in the details when crafting exceptional spaces for entertaining, play or relaxation outside your home. After identifying high-use areas or lackluster spots feeling disconnected – we incorporate multi-level plantings providing stunning backdrops. This includes decorating patios, framing play areas, or crafting intimate nooks for outdoor enjoyment. We utilize trees and shrubs to provide screening, shade, wind protection and visual interest.
Welcoming Pathways
Guide foot traffic through your landscape while introducing eye-catching stonework with artisan-crafted pathways. Our landscape artists assess high-traffic areas and layouts needing improved flow before consulting on materials from flagstone to gravel that provide an elevated aesthetic. We introduce organic shapes and complementary textures for visitor-friendly, naturistic traversal across your property.
Ground Covers
Trade stressful upkeep for responsible plantings that withstand foot traffic and reduce maintenance. Thoughtful placement across side yards, play nooks or ornamental beds builds sustainable habitats humming with life. Choose from a wide range of ground cover options that enhance the aesthetic of your yard.
Looks for Softscape Landscaping
Choose a style that fits the look of your home
Traditional • Native Plants • Modern/Contemporary
Softscapes That Anchor Architecture & Landscaping
Strategically placed softscapes anchor a home to its surroundings, creating cohesion between architecture and nature. Softscapes support hardscaping seamlessly. Our designers recommend trees, beds, and ground covers that mirror or contrast home details through color, geometry or textures. Create a design that truly complements your home and hardscaping.
OUR PROCESS
VIRTUAL CONSULTATION
Review project area photos, define the scope, discuss budget, and determine how our services can provide solutions.
DESIGN BUILD AGREEMENT
Formally initiate design work on the project by agreeing to our process and preliminary budget figures.
DESIGN DEVELOPMENT
Site information is collected, documented, and analyzed in preparation for the project design development.
CONCEPT REVIEW
Conceptual drawing is reviewed to ensure feasibility and alignment before final plan and agreement are drafted.
FINALIZED PLAN AND PROJECT AGREEMENT
Detailed drawing(s) and document(s) are presented and the proposed scope of work is formally approved.
FAQ’s
What is softscape landscaping?
Softscape landscaping refers to the living, horticultural components of landscape design. This includes elements such as plants, trees, shrubs, flowers, grass, and soil. Softscape is essential for creating vibrant, lush outdoor spaces that add color, texture, and seasonal interest to a landscape.
What is the difference between hard and soft landscaping?
The main difference between hard and soft landscaping lies in their materials and functions:
- Hard Landscaping involves the non-living elements of a landscape. This includes features like patios, pathways, walls, decks, and other structures made from materials such as stone, concrete, or wood. Hard landscaping provides structure, functionality, and durability to outdoor spaces.
- Soft Landscaping refers to the living elements, such as plants, trees, and lawns. Soft landscaping is responsible for the aesthetic appeal, environmental benefits, and seasonal changes within a landscape. Together, hard and soft landscaping create a balanced and functional outdoor environment.
Is water a softscape?
Water itself is not considered part of softscape. However, water features like ponds, fountains, and waterfalls can be integrated into both soft and hardscaping designs. While the water feature itself might be categorized under hardscape due to its structural elements, the surrounding plantings and soil modifications would be part of the softscape.
What is the purpose of softscape?
The purpose of softscape is to enhance the visual appeal, environmental health, and overall comfort of outdoor spaces. Softscape elements like plants and trees provide beauty, shade, and habitat for wildlife, as well as improve air quality and contribute to a more serene and inviting atmosphere. They also play a role in seasonal changes, adding dynamic and evolving elements to the landscape.
Is drainage part of softscaping?
Drainage is not typically considered a part of softscaping. It falls under hardscaping, as it involves the installation of systems like pipes, channels, and grading to manage water flow and prevent erosion. However, proper drainage prevents waterlogging, which is crucial for maintaining the health of softscape elements.
What is softscape installation?
Softscape installation refers to the process of planning and planting living elements within a landscape. This includes preparing the soil, selecting and planting trees, shrubs, flowers, and grass, and incorporating mulch and other organic materials to support plant growth.
