Best landscape architects & designers in Flamingo Vlei, Western Cape

Why would I need a Landscape Architect and Design Specialist?

There are many reasons why a Landscape Architect and Design Specialist’s services would be required. Whether you are designing a garden from scratch or revamping an existing garden, these specialists are invaluable when it comes to ideas, advice, and getting the most out of your garden. Whilst you might have a good knowledge of gardening and plants on a practical level, getting the most out of your garden and using the space available to its best advantage may well need the expertise of a specialist in this area.

Once the garden is established, you may need help in keeping it looking its best, and yet again these specialists come to the rescue with garden maintenance services such as lawn and shrub trimming, lawn care, weeding, pest control and correct fertilizing. 

I’m a gardener, but I’m at a loss as to how to design my new garden

A Landscape Architect has more than just extensive knowledge of plants, grass and trees and their growth habits, but is also able to design an outdoor living space which fits your lifestyle and aesthetics. Whether you are looking for a formal outdoor space which reflects your home’s architecture and interior, or a more informal gathering spot for entertainment and children’s play, these are the people who can provide the best advice. It makes no difference whether you have a large area or a small and compact townhouse garden to work with, these specialists can plan and design any space to suit your needs.

If you travel for work or leisure and are away from home for long periods, you will need a garden which requires minimal maintenance. You can still enjoy a lush garden with a professionally installed irrigation system (either an above-ground sprinkler system or drip irrigation) which is timed to water your plants according to their needs, and this is an area of expertise for these specialists. 

I want paving and a walkway and a quiet area – can these specialists help with this?

Landscape Architect and Design specialists offer more than just laying out and maintaining gardens and lawns. They also offer services such as tree felling and pruning, stump removal and planting of young trees, as well as hard landscaping (hardscaping) by laying paving, building patios, retaining walls and walkways. They will turn your garden into something beautiful and functional year-round. Whilst they have the knowledge and expertise to plan a garden, they are also more than happy to work with their clients to incorporate design features which might already exist or be planned. For the romantically inclined client, they can build and install pergolas for climbing plants with built-in seating, making a peaceful arbour for the garden. An arbour is, in short, a specific garden area comprised of trees, vines and climbing plants which have been trained to form the sides and roof, by climbing through a trellis or latticework. Even in the smallest garden, a peaceful area such as this IS possible with careful planning and thought. It might not be something you would necessarily think of yourself, and this is why these specialists are so invaluable in making the magic happen. 

How to find the right landscape specialist for your needs

It is always wise to research your intended supplier’s previous track record before deciding to go ahead with them. This can easily be done by checking their online ratings and customer reviews, either through scrolling through their websites, if available, or by using search sites such as Uptasker, which provides online ratings and reviews which have been posted. One of Uptasker’s most useful features is that it lists suppliers per category in geographical locations and allows you to search for suppliers in your particular region, thereby saving you time and frustration.  Uptasker also allows you to go directly to supplier websites through its ‘one-click’ links to existing websites, allowing you to see examples from their portfolios. You can always go the long route and check magazines and the Yellow Pages, but you will not have the instant results that Uptasker provides so easily.