Residential Landscaping Design Services are not fully appreciated for the added emotional value. Properly harmonizing the Landscape with the Architecture will also increase the value of the home.
Most homeowners do not understand the difference between a Landscape Company and a Landscape Designer. A landscape company generally is a supplier & installer. Some do have a lot of experience with plant types & hardscape but that is their limitation. Most importantly a Landscape Designer in Toronto, must consider the style of architecture, direction of the sun, soil conditions, drainage, volume of space to be designed, growth speeds, maturity sizes, budget & special requirements of the client.
An installer must be sensitive to the living materials they are installing. One has to dig the hole to a proper width & depth, amend the soil, fill with proper nutritious soil & water with root starter to stimulate immediate growth especially in Toronto Landscape. My philosophy on planting is; if I have a $5 budget, $2 goes the plant & $3 goes to the soil.
Having worked in all 3 climate zones I apply the same philosophy & design process.