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Who Is Malone’s Landscape?
For over 30 years, we value our design process by ensuring your property looks beautiful and keeps up with the demands of regular wear and tear in the PNW region. Our goal is about combining a functional landscape architectural design to fit your lifestyle and environment sustainability. Sometimes unique challenges come with the job and our team of designers and construction foreman are experienced to understand and solve each one that might come up.
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Landscape Design and Build Process
Types of Landscape Architecture Services
At Malone's Landscape, we specialize in transforming outdoor spaces with our comprehensive design and build services. From custom landscaping plans to flawless installations, we're here to enhance both the beauty and functionality of your yard. Whatever your vision, Malone's Landscape has you covered!
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"I’m staring at my backyard as I write this and I’m still in awe! The design, the turf, the swim spa, the deck, everything combined we could not have been more happy with the outcome! The deck and yard crew were very friendly and professional! Highly recommend Malone's Landscape!"
What to Expect from a Landscape Architect and Designer
Regardless if you are a new homeowner or have owned your home for 20+ years and looking to turn your backyard into your dream space, hiring a professional landscape architect or designer is the first step. During that first meeting we will ask multiple questions to help us get to know you, your lifestyle and how you see yourself using your backyard outdoor space. Feel free to bring some inspirational photos. It’s always helpful to visually show the designer what you are envisioning. Can’t find anything that you like? Not a problem, our designers will have images from our previous work that can kick start almost any conversation.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What services do most landscaping companies offer?
Most landscaping companies offer a wide range of services to meet the diverse needs of residential, commercial, and institutional clients. The most common services offered are landscape design and planning, installation, maintenance, hardscape services, irrigation services, low voltage lighting, and some specialty services like carpentry, snow and ice removal, Christmas lights, drainage, etc.
- What is meant by hard landscaping?
Hard landscaping refers to the non-plant elements or features of a landscape design. These are typically permanent or semi-permanent structures and materials that provide functionality, structure, and definition to outdoor spaces like concrete, pavers, and structures. Hard landscaping contrasts with soft landscaping, which involves the living, horticultural elements such as plants, trees, and grass.
- What hardscape services do you offer?
Paver patios, pathways and steps, retaining walls, decks, structures, arbors, landscaping rocks, and much more!
- What does softscape mean in landscaping?
Softscapes are the plant elements such as flowers, trees, and shrubs. The softscapes work to enhance the look and usability of your outdoor spaces without compromising the local ecosystem.
- What softscape services do you offer?
We source all types of plant materials from nurseries and growers both local and regional including trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, vines, groundcover, etc.
- What does xeriscape mean?
Xeriscape is a type of landscape design that requires very little maintenance or irrigation. This style gives the homeowner a slow-growing and drought tolerant plants to promote conserving water and reducing yard trimmings.
- What is a natural yard called?
A natural yard is the same as xeriscaping. A style that uses native plants and natural materials to create a 100% low maintenance yard.
- What is the most cost-effective landscaping service?
Great ideas for cost effective landscaping include mulch, groundcover, gravel or rock, and dry stream beds.
- Is spending money on landscaping worth it?
Landscaping offers a wide array of benefits beyond just aesthetics. Here are some key advantages:
Increased Home Value: Well-maintained landscaping can significantly enhance the curb appeal of your property, thereby increasing its market value. It makes a positive first impression on potential buyers and can set your home apart in a competitive real estate market.
Enhanced Aesthetics: Landscaping transforms outdoor spaces into attractive and inviting areas. It creates a pleasant environment for relaxation and enjoyment, both for you and your guests.
Energy Efficiency: Strategically placed trees, shrubs, and plants can provide shade during hot summer months and act as windbreaks during cold winters. This natural insulation can help reduce heating and cooling costs by making your home more energy efficient.
Environmental Benefits: A well-designed landscape can contribute to environmental sustainability by reducing soil erosion, minimizing stormwater runoff, and improving air quality through the process of photosynthesis.
Health and Well-being: Access to green spaces and nature has been linked to improved mental health and overall well-being. Being surrounded by plants and trees can reduce stress, enhance mood, and promote physical activity.
Wildlife Habitat: A diverse landscape with native plants can attract birds, butterflies, and other beneficial wildlife to your garden, contributing to local biodiversity.
Privacy and Noise Reduction: Strategically placed plants and trees can create natural barriers that enhance privacy and reduce noise pollution from nearby streets or neighbors.
Overall, investing in landscaping not only beautifies your surroundings but also offers practical and environmental benefits that can improve your quality of life and the value of your property.
- Does backyard landscaping increase property value?
Landscaping can improve home value but it depends on the design and elements used to be able to produce a great ROI.
- How do you landscape the front of a house with low maintenance?
Create planting beds to reduce lawn area and plant with native and drought resistant plants, add rock and boulders and mulch all bed areas. Incorporating a dry river bed with cobble stone can also create a beautiful, low maintenance element.
- What are the most low-maintenance landscaping services that make a difference?
Investing in a well-thought-out landscape design can optimize your outdoor space for minimal upkeep. A professional can recommend low-maintenance plants and layout options tailored to your specific needs and preferences.
- What are the best landscaping services to avoid weeds?
Proper mulching, planting ground cover and regular maintenance are the best ways to prevent weeds. Adding weed barrier cloth before mulching can be beneficial for a short time but weeds will still grow on the top with out proper maintenance.
- What are common landscape issues?
Improper drainage, weeds, erosion, compactied soil, hillside or slopped yard.
- How does landscaping affect the environment?
Landscaping can have both positive and negative effects on the environment, depending on how it is planned, implemented, and maintained. Some positive effects include biodiversity and habitat creation, improved air quality, enhanced aesthetic appeal, opportunities fror relaxation, recreation and social interaction.
- How can landscaping affect mental health?
Well designed landscaping can have significant positive effects on mental health by creating environments that promote relaxation, stress reduction, and overall well-being.
Landscape Design & Build Gallery
Our landscape architects and designers are detailed planners and are in-touch with the landscape ecology and today’s modern yet timeless styles for outdoor spaces. They understand the science behind designing each property with landscape diversity to bring function, structure, and patterns to blend within the ecosystem. They know what works and thrives in the Pacific Northwest and how to keep your property strong and healthy for many years to come.
The Malone’s Landscape team is just a phone call away. Equipped with a problem solving mindset and certifications for ALL of your landscape planning needs.
We are a name you can trust with a reputation for excellence.
Chat with our Talented Team of Landscape Architects Today!Our team cannot wait to learn more about your property and to introduce you to Malone’s Landscape and the outstanding work we create.
Our team cannot wait to learn more about your property and to introduce you to Malone’s Landscape and the outstanding work we create.