Welcome back to the Creative Resistance blog. A few weeks back we talked about why the future is bright, and one of the reasons why 2023 has been kind to us is the all the yard work we’ve been getting done on our property. The authors at Creative Resistance are by no means professional landscapers, however in the last year we’ve learned a ton about the difference between luxury and simple landscape design. Today we want to share what we’ve learned in case any of you out there (our beloved readers) are thinking of hiring landscapers for your yard work as well.
Today we’ll cover the pros and cons of both luxury and simple landscaping, so you can make an educated decision one what type of landscaping is best for you and your yard.
Pros and Cons of Simple Landscape Design
Simple landscape design is usually much more affordable and faster to complete than a more complex design that you’ll find when getting luxury landscaping. Some people don’t even consider the cost or the time involved when choosing simple landscape design, however, because they actually prefer the simple aesthetics that come with it. For example, simple landscape design makes great use of space with simple features like trees, bushes and a concrete driveway. Another pro reason to choose simple landscape design is that it requires much less maintenance.
If all you want is a fresh lawn to enjoy, a place to park your car and some trees to take shade under in the sunny season, then a simple landscape is all that you need. You’ll also save money and have your project completed in a short amount of time. However, there are also a few cons of simple landscaping that we noticed. Most simple landscapes lack lighting and water features, and there are also less flowers and exotic plants to enjoy. If you want an extravagant garden with pathways, flowerbeds and lighting features, then a simple landscape might not be best for you.
Pros and Cons of Luxury Landscape Design
Luxury landscaping is the route you want to choose if you have a bigger budget, less time constraints and want to have something exquisite that will set your property apart. Luxury landscape design often includes more features than simple landscaping, such as the use of more flowers, more exotic plants, more water features like ponds and fountains, complex drainage systems, custom woodwork like trellises and pergolas, as well as paved driveways rather than simple concrete. The best example we could possibly share with you is the luxury landscaping Victoria enjoys with companies like Larix Landscape. Such companies specialize in all the many aspects of luxury landscaping that many smaller companies can’t do or need to outsource, aspects such as: fences, decks, patios, ponds, bridges, excavation, irrigation, tree transplanting and much more. A simple landscape design company might only be able to provide lawn care and maintenance, concrete and tree planting, so if you’re going to choose a luxury landscape then you want to go with an experienced company who can do it all.
There are also some cons to luxury landscaping, of course. Perhaps the most major con is the maintenance involved. Basically, the more aspects of your landscape’s design the more maintenance you’ll need. The more species of flowers and trees means more care and time involved in caring for each species. The more lighting and water features you include means more pond maintenance and more electricity to keep the lights running. Therefore luxury landscaping is also something you only choose if you have the budget to install it as well as the budget to maintain it. We wouldn’t recommend luxury landscaping if regular and expensive maintenance is something you’d rather avoid.
Thanks for reading!
We hope the information we provided here will help you and your household make the informed decision best for you. Choosing whether you want a luxury or simple landscaping is something you don’t want to rush, so feel free to do further research, call around for quotes from companies near you, and take your time making the best choice.