I love nature. I always enjoy seeing greens and beautiful landscapes whenever I'm on the road. This gives me wonderful feelings of calmness and vibrancy. Creative landscaping brings the sense of the countryside in urban cities. With proper planning and design, an old lifeless yard can become a lush glistening garden. Of course, this is possible with the help of topnotch landscaping designers.

Landscape design is the art of preparing or reshaping the elements of a garden or space. We do it for creative or functional reasons. Landscaping includes two main parts, hardscape and softscape. But design will be the telling factor on how a landscape architecture will look like. If it is pleasing to the eyes, then we can say that the landscape designer has done his job well.

Components of a Design

• Unity is evident when we use the different elements in a design to communicate a theme. It produces consistency through a steady pattern over a scenery using mass planting. Unity applies to the total picture of a landscape. It gives us the sense that the separate pieces of a landscape fit together to create a consistent theme.
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• Balance is noticeable when two different segments complement each other despite contrasting qualities.
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• Proportion is the right amount of a single element or groups of elements in a landscape. If we can say that these parts all fit together as a whole in a given landscape, this element is present. One way to get to the right proportion is by using transition. Failing to apply proportion between components will result in sudden transitions.
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• Transition happens when we use the basic design factors of scale, color, form, texture, and line. We should avoid swift transitions unless we want to reach a specific effect in our landscape.

Let's take an example. We arrange the same color of flowers one after the other in a garden. As we shift our eyes from one section to another, we sense unity and harmony. This is so because of the repeating colors which allow for a smooth transition.

Other design concepts include plant form and texture, lines, colors, and focal point. Sutton landscapers may or may not discuss such things with their client. Yet, this proves to be helpful in dealing with the subject of landscaping.

The Art of Landscape Design

Experts know that horticulture is one of landscape designs crucial elements. But we also believe that plants are at the heart. A person who knows how to cultivate a garden may have an advantage over one who has no knowledge about plants. Still, some decisions will depend on individual tastes, instinct, or prevailing agreement.

Let's apply this principle. In foundation planting, there is no scientific basis that a curve shape is superior to a straight one. Even so, most modern designers seem to agree that a curving design just looks more gracious. And almost everyone believes that a curved foundation planting does the job better. That is because the curve softens the overpowering breadth of the house wall.

When selecting hardscape, plant choices, and styles, different taste and opinions often clash with each other. In discussing plant choices, we may identify the ones which are often used. Then again, we need to remember that this is a mere opinion. If disagreement on personal tastes seems inevitable, it is best to consult with an expert contractor for residential landscaping in Sutton.

How about landscape design trends? What are the latest styles? Watch out for patterned plants, play structures, and the color purple in design trends. Over the past few years, the outdoor living style has seen popular growth. It seems that this trend will continue on. Other designs like outdoor fireplaces and sustainable landscaping such as water-saving foliage are also worth following.

We can be bold and creative in our own way when creating our own paradise right in our backyard. Nowadays, property owners are developing their landscapes in fun, unique, and innovative ways. Without a doubt, beautiful, functional landscaping adds tremendous value to a property and joy in our homes.

For stunning landscape designs, contact EarthCare Design-- your reliable Croydon garden designer. Let them turn your garden into a beautiful paradise that your family will enjoy for a long time.