Soft landscaping focuses on the living elements of your garden such as plants, turf, soil, mulch and garden beds. It’s all about creating a beautiful, functional outdoor space through planting and design, rather than structural works like paving or retaining walls. It brings life, colour and balance to your outdoor area and complements any existing hard landscaping.

A professional soft landscaper designs, plants and maintains the natural parts of your garden. Their work can include soil preparation, planting, turfing, mulching, pruning, weeding and seasonal revamps. They understand how plants grow, what thrives in your local conditions, and how to design a garden that looks great all year round.

A regular landscaper often focuses on hard landscaping which involve structural elements such as retaining walls, paving, decks and garden edging. A soft landscaper, on the other hand, works with the living side of the garden such as plants, soil and turf. While both are essential for a well-rounded outdoor space, soft landscapers specialise in the natural, horticultural aspect of garden design and care.

Hiring a professional soft landscaper ensures your garden is designed and built to last. With horticultural training and years of hands-on experience, a soft landscaper understands soil health, plant selection, and how to make gardens thrive in local conditions. They know which plants suit Yamba’s coastal climate, how to prepare the soil properly, and how to achieve a balanced, cohesive design. You’ll save time, avoid costly mistakes, and enjoy a garden that looks beautiful and functions well all year round.