Plant & Softscape Design

Plant & Softscape Design

We combine passion and experience to shape the aesthetic, function, and environmental quality of gardens and landscapes throughout Virginia Beach. Our softscape designs bring a balance of form and function to any outdoor space by creating visual interest, supporting pollinators, providing shade or structure, and enhancing the overall outdoor experience.

Landscape Plant Selection and Installation

Landscape plant selection begins with careful consideration of the soil, weather and placement. Once selected, we ensure plants are placed at correct depths, spaced properly for future growth, and installed with proper soil preparation, mulch, and staking (if needed) so they establish quickly and grow strong.

Garden Bed Design and Plantings

Garden bed designs that craft a balanced, layered composition that looks beautiful year-round. Including soil preparation, irrigation setup, and often amendments like compost or slow-release fertilizer.

Annual Flower Plantings

Annual flowers are plants that complete their life cycle in one growing season. They offer vibrant color and variety, they are widely used in color rhythms. We group warm tones together, and repeat colors throughout the landscape for cohesion, or contrasting cool tones for visual punch.

Perennial Garden Design

Perennial garden design emphasizes long-lasting plantings that return year after year, creating a stable and evolving landscape. By carefully selecting a variety of perennials with different bloom times, colors, heights, and textures, these gardens provide visual interest across multiple seasons. Often designed for lower maintenance compared to annual plantings, as established plants require less replanting and can become more resilient over time. Strategic placement, soil preparation, and proper spacing are key to ensuring healthy growth and minimizing overcrowding. The end result is a well-balanced, sustainable garden that matures beautifully and adds lasting value to your outdoor space.

Pollinator Garden Design

Pollinator garden design focuses on creating a vibrant, welcoming habitat for bees, butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial pollinators. This type of garden incorporates a diverse mix of nectar- and pollen-rich plants that bloom at different times throughout the year, ensuring a continuous food source. Native plants are often prioritized because they are well-adapted to the local environment and especially attractive to local pollinators. Thoughtful design also includes elements like shallow water sources, shelter from wind, and pesticide-free practices to support a healthy ecosystem. The result is a colorful, lively landscape that not only looks beautiful but also plays an important role in supporting biodiversity.

Palm Tree Selection and Planting

Palms are iconic in tropical and subtropical landscapes and add height and drama. When selecting palms, we consider correct placement and also consider future growth.

Flower Pot and Container Arrangement Plantings

Container plantings bring softscape design into patios, entryways, decks, and other hardscape elements.