Successful garden design relies on the combination of both soft and hard landscaping– and, as such, it’s vital that you understand the differences between the two.
Here’s a quick guide to both, giving you all the information you need to get started with your garden makeover plans and make sure that the space is both functional and welcoming.
As ever, if you have any further questions, give the LW Landscapes team a call today.
Soft landscaping
Soft landscaping is all your plants and flower beds, as well as lawned areas and any vegetable or herb patches you might want to install.
It also includes hedges, trees, climbing plants, wildflower areas, meadows and living walls, as well as natural features like streams and ponds.
Of course, this is what really brings your garden to life in a variety of ways, incorporating everything from sight and smell to touch – and even taste!
Softer elements help to support local biodiversity and natural ecosystems, improves air quality and makes your garden more enjoyable for you, serving as a natural wind break and giving you shady areas during the summer.
Hard landscaping
As the name might suggest, your hard landscaping features are everything from patios and decking areas to paths, driveways, garden walls, fences, sculptures and so on.
You need to have some hard landscaping at home to add structure to the garden and make it inherently more practical, zoning the space for different uses and making it easier for you to navigate your way through.
How can you combine hard and soft landscaping in your garden at home?
Get your hard and soft landscaping elements right and you’ll love your garden for years to come.
They need to complement each other and work well together, creating contrast, balancing out the different zones and delivering a layered aesthetic that will look both stylish and timeless.
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