Softscaping Services
Bring life, color, and texture to your landscape with expert softscaping from Prairie Landscapes. From flourishing flower beds to mature trees and rich mulch accents, our team transforms outdoor spaces into inviting, sustainable environments tailored to your vision.
Why Choose Prairie Landscapes?
Native Plant Expertise:
We specialize in species proven to thrive in Saskatchewan’s unique climate and soil conditions.
Harmonious Design:
We blend form and function, creating layouts that balance aesthetics, maintenance needs, and seasonal interest.
Premium Materials:
Top-quality shrubs, perennials, ornamental grasses, and organic mulches sourced from local growers.
Full-Service Care:
Design, installation, and follow-up support—from planting to pruning.
Our Softscaping Process
Site Evaluation & Design Consultation:
- Landscape Analysis: Assess existing soil structure, sun exposure, drainage, and sightlines.
- Custom Planting Plan: Create a layered planting scheme that ensures continuous bloom, textural contrast, and wildlife habitat.
- Material Selection: Recommend hard-working perennials, shrubs, and trees with a focus on drought tolerance and disease resistance.
Soil Preparation & Bed Construction:
- Weed Removal & Tilling: Clear unwanted growth and loosen soil to promote root penetration.
- Soil Amendment: Blend in compost, sand, or specialty topsoil to achieve optimal pH and moisture retention.
- Edging & Containment: Install clean borders—steel, stone, or plastic—to define beds and prevent grass intrusion.
Softscaping Options
Flower Beds & Perennial Borders:
- Season-Long Interest: Design with early spring bulbs, summer bloomers, and fall-color foliage.
- Mass Planting & Drifts: Use bold swaths of color for maximum impact.
Shrub & Hedge Plantings:
- Privacy Screens & Windbreaks: Select evergreens or mixed-species hedges for year-round structure.
- Accent Specimens: Feature flowering or ornamental shrubs like lilac, spirea, or hydrangea.
Tree Installation:
- Shade & Canopy: Plant deciduous trees (maple, oak) for summer shade and fall color.
- Ornamental Trees: Include flowering dogwood, crabapple, or columnar poplar for focal points.
Mulching & Groundcovers:
- Organic Mulch Application: Improve moisture conservation, temperature regulation, and weed suppression.
- Low-Growth Groundcovers: Employ creeping juniper, sedum, or vinca for erosion control and low-maintenance fill.
Optional Add-Ons
- Drip Irrigation Systems: Deliver water directly to root zones for efficient, automated care.
- Landscape Lighting: Highlight plant texture and color with path lights and uplights.
- Soil Moisture Monitoring: Sensors and timers to optimize watering schedules.
After-Care & Maintenance
- Plant Establishment Guide: Custom watering, pruning, and fertilizing instructions to help new plantings thrive.
- Seasonal Tune-Ups: Spring grooming, summer disease checks, and fall clean-up services available.
- Long-Term Maintenance Plans: Regular pruning, feeding, and bed refreshes to keep your softscape looking its best.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to install shrubs and perennials?
Spring (after frost) and early fall (six weeks before freeze) both offer ideal conditions for root establishment.
How much mulch should I apply?
A 2–3 inch layer is recommended to suppress weeds without smothering roots.
Can you design a pollinator-friendly garden?
Absolutely—our plant palettes include native wildflowers, ornamental grasses, and nectar-rich shrubs to support bees, butterflies, and birds.
Ready to Enhance Your Landscape?
Let Prairie Landscapes create a lush, dynamic softscape that elevates your property’s beauty and value. Call us at 306-371-6210 or fill out the form online for a complimentary design consultation.