As you drive through neighborhoods, it's easy to recognize the signs of a
talented professional design. Look for:

• Plantings that lead the eye to a focal point.
  
• Groups and staggered plantings instead of plants lined up like marching soldiers.
• Large, curved beds that sweep to compliment the architecture.
• Integrated paved areas, fences and other structures for a pleasing and functional whole.
• Landscape problems solved in ways that are visually appealing, such as screening to block street noise, trap dirt, and provide privacy.

   A distinctive design is what makes an attractive, enjoyable landscape.
Knowledgeable designers know how to arrange and integrate plant materials
and hardscape, such as paved areas and fences, into an attractive and
practical whole.
   With expert attention, your landscape can beautify your home, extend your
living space, and suit your lifestyle. . . and increase the value of your
home.

More Than Mere Decoration . . .
   Landscape design is both an art and a science. A strong sense of space,
line, form, pattern, texture, color, balance, and proportion with a flair
for the distinctive must go hand-in-hand with an extensive knowledge of
plant species and horticulture science. Green Guard's landscape designer combines a special creative flair with essential design principles.
   A landscape designer can help you clarify what you like and draw an imaginative plan that captures your preferences in a landscape design. The designer can guide you through the troublesome spots on your property. The designer can help you renovate an older, less successful design or integrate a major addition, such as a pond or patio.
   From neat, formal landscapes that enhance an elegant home to informal
cottage-garden landscapes to match country farmhouses, you can rely on Green
Guard's landscape designer to create a place for your family and friends to
enjoy year round.

More Than Digging a Hole . . .
   There is much more to landscape installation than just digging a hole.
Establishing plants correctly will pay off in landscape plants that grow
well, require less maintenance, and develop to their fullest potential. Plant growth and development are largely controlled by the preparation of the soil at the planting site and the specific planting methods bassed required by the conditions of your site.
   Green Guard landscape crews are trained to adhere to the latest research for
soil preparation and planting to insure your new plants survive and thrive
for many years to come.

Ponds, Patios, and Much More . . .
   All gardens, no matter what their style or site, are enhanced by structures.
Patios, decks, pathways, fences, walls, and raised beds can connect the house to the landscape or be used to shape specific areas, directing movement through them. The elements in planning a landscape are almost endless: lawns, shrubs, vines, trees, trellises, arbors, gazebos, and ponds are only a sampling of what can be designed and built by Green Guard.

Roll Out the Green Carpet
   The lawn is an important part of the residential landscape, often the
largest part. Probably more time and money is spent on maintaining the lawn than any other part of the landscape. Therefore, selection of the right turf grasses and proper installation are all important factors in establishing a satisfactory lawn that will add to the total beauty fo your landscape.

Solutions -- With An Artist's Touch
It is never too late to produce a plan that overcomes obstacles to beauty
and comfort. All houses and lost have some kind of troublesome area. Maybe a steep sunny bank or a totally shaded corner near the house. There problems can beaesthetically solved, not only on their own terms, but as an inter-related part of the whole landscape. Also, Green Guard knows how to take care of other necessary concerns, such as neighbors' interests, drainage, zoning requirements, maintenance . . . and very important questions of budget.

Discover the Difference
   A well-conceived and executed landscape is a source of tangible and
intangible value, a place of beauty to nourish the senses and to share with
friends and neighbors. On a purely economic level, a well-planned landscape can substantially increase your home's value. Many people believe the house with the best landscape sells first.

Whether it's the expanse of a major commercial complex or with the walls of
a small cottage garden, successful landscapes require both horticultural skill and an artistic eye for a memorable composition. To some extent, your landscape is a way of putting on your best face for the public. But remember, your yard is also your own personal world, as much of a small paradise as you choose to make it.