Posted: November 25, 2024Category:

Blooms And Beyond: Tips for Choosing Plants with Auckland’s Landscape Gardeners

Auckland has a unique climate and diverse landscape, and it’s essential to work with professional landscape gardeners if you want your garden or landscape to be beautiful and thriving. With so many plants to choose from for your outdoor areas, selecting the right flowers, trees, shrubs and more can feel like a challenge.

Plants are one of the key factors of any landscaping project. Colourful flowers and verdant greenery add lush natural beauty to work in harmony with hardscaping features, creating an enchanting backdrop for your home or business. 

However, poorly-selected and poorly-maintained plants may not thrive as well as you’d like. It’s essential to choose plants that you can care for, that can survive well in Auckland’s climate and that fit your landscaping budget.

The Importance Of Selecting The Right Plants For Your Landscaping Project

Why is your selection of greenery, flowers and more so essential?

  • Climate Adaptability: Thriving In Auckland’s Humidity. Auckland’s mild, subtropical climate often experiences high humidity and moderate rainfall. So, it’s vital to choose plants that can withstand this specific climate while staying healthy and beautiful. Otherwise, you may have to spend more money to care for or replace the plants you just added to your outdoor space.
  • Soil Compatibility: The Right Plants For Your Soil. There are a variety of soil types in Auckland, from clay-heavy to sandy. These soil conditions affect plant growth and are suitable for different types of plants. With your landscape gardeners, you can determine what kind of soil your Auckland property has and decide whether to choose plants based on that or explore other soil options. 
  • Function: Practical Additions To Your Property. Greenery can influence the functionality of your space. For example, trees can provide shade and make your outdoor area more private.
  • Advanced Aesthetics: Natural Beauty. Of course, flowers, trees, shrubs and more can make your outdoor area so much more beautiful. This natural beauty can make a space more appealing and welcoming, benefiting both residential and commercial spaces. 
  • Environmental Impact: Doing Your Part For The World. Native, drought-resistant plants can promote biodiversity and reduce water consumption.

Choosing The Right Plants With Your Auckland Landscape Gardeners

Consider the following tips when working with your professional landscapers:

Understand Your Goals: What Do You Want From Your Plants? Take a moment to reflect on why you want greenery in your outdoor space. Are you looking to fulfil a functional need, such as improving privacy with trees or shrubs? Do you wish to add beauty to your home or business with beautiful flowers or visually appealing plants? If you are starting a garden, do you want fruit trees, vegetables or herbs that you could harvest and enjoy? Defining these overall goals will help guide your decisions.

Additionally, consider your personal preferences when it comes to colours or scents to further narrow down your options.

Think About The Environment: Supporting The Local Ecosystem. Planting certain kinds of flowers and greenery can help local wildlife. For example, planting bee-friendly flowers helps support local bees with pollen and nectar, which they need for protein and carbohydrates. As many animal lovers know, bee populations have been devastated by habitat loss, diseases and other threats, so every little bit of work can help them thrive. 

Assess Site Conditions Together: Analyse Your Unique Space. With your Auckland landscape gardeners, you can walk through your property to identify the best places for plants and other landscaping features. Understanding your particular space better will help you and your landscapers come up with a personalised landscape design that incorporates the plants you choose.

Prioritise Native Plants: Natural NZ Wonders On Your Property. Discuss New Zealand native plants like pōhutukawa or harakeke (flax) for sustainability and resilience. Native plants are more likely to be hardy, healthy and long-lasting. Consider balancing native plants with exotic species for variety and interest.

There are many online resources available to help you identify beautiful plants that do well in Auckland. Have a look through your options and then discuss your favourites with your landscaper.

Plan For Maintenance: Create A Schedule For Growth. Before you make your final decision on any plant, be sure you understand how that plant will need to be maintained. This way, you’ll understand your responsibilities, and you can decide how you’ll go about keeping your plants healthy.

Discuss plant maturity sizes with your Auckland landscape gardeners to avoid overcrowding. Plan for seasonal maintenance, including pruning, fertilising and pest management needs.

Creating The Landscape Of Your Dreams With Mace Landscapes

Choosing the best plants for your outdoor space may seem like a challenge at first, but we at Mace Landscapes are here to provide you with the support, knowledge and guidance you need to make confident decisions.

If you would like to get in touch, you can call us on (09) 294 8332 or use our contact page.

Mace Landscapes: Together, we can discover the best plants for your lovely NZ property.