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Softscaping — Plants, Grass & Planting

A Garden That Belongs to This Place.

Lawns, palms, flowering shrubs, hedges and vertical gardens — chosen and planted to live beautifully in the local climate. Calm, layered, and easy to live with for years to come.

Plants chosen to thrive here
Lawns made for the local climate
Date palms and shade trees
Long-term palm care included
Natural Lawn
Bermuda · Zoysia · Buffalo Grass
Heat-tolerant warm-season turf
Artificial
Premium Artificial Grass
UAE-rated · 8–10yr life
Palm Trees
Date · Washingtonia · Bismarck
Supply, transplant, weevil care
Xeriscape
Ghaf · Sidr · Native Xeriscape
Water-wise & climate-aligned
Flowering
Bougainvillea · Hibiscus · Jasmine
Summer-flowering shrubs
Vertical
Vertical Gardens & Green Walls
Modular, self-irrigating systems
Palm Tree Specialists
Supply, transplant, and weevil treatment.
Date palms, shade trees and mature planting
Plants chosen to thrive here
Beautiful lawns, natural or low-maintenance
Long-term palm and tree care included
2,500+
Plants & Trees Supplied
400+
Palm Trees Planted / Transplanted
50%+
Artificial Grass Demand (UAE Avg)
80%
Native Species Y1 Survival Rate
Softscaping Services
Book a planting consultation
01
Beautiful Natural Lawns

Soft, generous lawns that suit the local climate — Bermuda, Zoysia or Buffalo grass laid on properly prepared soil, with care through the first ninety days while the lawn settles in.

BermudaZoysiaBuffaloSoil CareLooked After Through Year One
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Low-Maintenance Lawn Spaces

Premium artificial grass for spaces you'd rather enjoy than maintain — soft underfoot, looking natural year-round, with proper drainage and edges that hold their shape for the long term.

Premium GrassProper Drainage8–10yr LifeYear-Round Green
03
Mature Palms and Shade Trees

Date palms, Washingtonia and Bismarck — the trees that give a garden presence and shade from day one. Sourced as mature specimens, planted with care, and looked after through the early years.

Date PalmWashingtoniaBismarckMature SizesLong-Term Care
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Trees, Shrubs and Hedges That Belong Here

Native and adapted species chosen for the local climate — Acacia, Sidr, Conocarpus, Ficus and Bougainvillea — planted into properly prepared soil so they take well and stay healthy.

Native + AdaptedSoil CareSuited to LastLocal Climate
05
Seasonal Colour and Flower Beds

Layered flower beds with colour through the cool season and the warm season — Petunia and Marigold in winter; Portulaca and Lantana in summer. Refreshed twice a year so the garden always feels in season.

Seasonal RefreshCoordinated ColourCool / Hot CyclesSoil Care
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Vertical Gardens and Green Walls

Living walls for villa courtyards, apartment terraces and entrances — modular, self-watering, and chosen to suit the light. Soft, green texture in places gardens don't usually reach.

ModularSelf-WateringFor the Light AvailableApartment Friendly
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Rooftop and Terrace Gardens

Calm, planted retreats above the city — designed for the wind, the sun and the structure they sit on. Villas, towers and commercial roofs, from a few planters to a full landscaped escape.

Load ConsideredDrainageWind-SuitedCity Rooftops
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Low-Water, Native Planting

Ghaf, Sidr, Acacia and the wider native palette — settled in and looked after until they're established, then quietly self-sufficient. A garden suited to the climate, asking very little in return.

GhafSidrAcaciaLess WateringSuited to Climate
09
Indoor Planting for Calm Interiors

Soft, sculptural indoor planting for villa entrances, apartment lobbies and reception areas — chosen for indoor light and air-conditioned spaces, with a care schedule so they look good for years.

Suited to IndoorsLow-Light TolerantCare ScheduleLobbies & Entrances
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Formal Topiary and Shaped Hedges

Sculpted hedges and topiary for gardens with a more formal feel — clean lines, considered shapes, and mature specimens where the look needs to be there from day one.

Formal StyleLocal-Climate SubstitutesMature SpecimensLong-Term Shaping
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Long-Term Palm Tree Care

Specialist care for date palms and other mature trees — including the regulated treatment that keeps them healthy long-term. So the centrepiece of the garden stays the centrepiece.

Specialist CarePreventative + TreatmentDate PalmCompliant
A Plant Palette That Works Here

Plants That Thrive Here. Honestly.

A garden is only as good as its planting. Here's what we recommend for the local climate — and the lovely-looking plants we'll gently steer you away from.

What Thrives in UAE Conditions
Trees that handle UAE summers
  • Date Palm, Washingtonia, Bismarck Palm
  • Ghaf — UAE national tree
  • Sidr / Ziziphus
  • Conocarpus, Acacia tortilis
  • Mango, Olive
Shrubs that flower through summer
  • Bougainvillea — the UAE workhorse
  • Hibiscus, Oleander
  • Plumbago, Lantana
  • Tecoma, Caesalpinia
Ground cover & lawn alternatives
  • Bermuda Grass — heat-tolerant lawn
  • Wedelia, Verbena ground cover
  • Native sedum varieties
  • Premium artificial grass (UAE-rated)
What Looks Tempting but Won't Last
Imported temperate trees
  • English Oak, Maple, Beech
  • Most cherry / fruit trees from temperate zones
  • Northern conifers
Cool-climate flowers
  • Tulips, Daffodils — won't naturalise
  • Most perennial English-cottage species
  • Temperate climbing roses (very limited success)
Cool-season grasses
  • Kentucky Bluegrass, Fescue
  • Ryegrass varieties — won't survive summer
  • Cool-season ground covers needing constant water
We won't supply species we know won't survive — even if you ask for them. We'll explain why and recommend alternatives that deliver the look you're after, in plants that will thrive.
How It Works

From first visit to a settled garden.

1
Site visit and conversation

We look at the light and soil, and listen to how you'd like to use the garden.

2
Plants chosen for your space

A planting palette suited to your home and the local climate, with the reasons explained.

3
Soil prepared properly

The ground checked and improved so plants take well from the very first day.

4
Sourced and planted with care

Plants supplied from trusted growers, planted carefully and watered in.

5
Looked after through year one

We stay close through the first season — watering, checking, replacing anything that doesn't take.

Softscaping Investment

Softscaping Packages

Three starting frameworks. All quotes itemised — soil amendment, supply, planting, and establishment care broken out, never bundled into a vague total.

Single Bed / Section Planting
From AED 2.5K

Single planting bed or zone — ideal for refreshing a tired corner or adding flowering colour to an entrance.

What's included
Single planting bed or zone
Soil preparation & amendment
Plant supply (typical bed: 15–25 plants)
Planting + watering-in
Initial care guidance
30-day establishment guarantee
Palm Tree Specialist Service
From AED 3.5K

Per-palm specialist service — Date / Washingtonia / Bismarck supply, crane installation, weevil prevention, and 6-month monitoring.

What's included
Mature palm supply (Date / Washingtonia / Bismarck)
Crane installation where needed
Hole preparation + soil amendment
Initial care + watering
Red palm weevil preventative treatment
6-month establishment monitoring

Indicative starting points. Final quote depends on garden size, species selection, and palm specimen sizing. VAT applicable.

Built for the UAE
A Garden Suited to This Place. Inside and Out.

A garden that suits the place looks easier and lasts longer. We plant with the local climate — the heat, the light, the soil — and we'll gently steer you away from the lovely-looking species that won't take, before you spend on them.

Plants Chosen to Thrive Here
Native and adapted species — Ghaf, Sidr, Acacia, summer-flowering shrubs and grasses that suit the local climate. No tempting imports that won't last.
Beautiful, Less Thirsty
Planting designed around your water reality — typically 40–60% less watering than conventional gardens, with healthier results.
Looked After for the Long Term
Community rules and the regulated care your trees need — built in from the start, not patched in later when something goes wrong.
Why Choose Us

The City Renovations Difference

Honest plant advice

We'll gently steer you away from the lovely-looking species that won't take, and recommend planting that gives you the look you want, in a garden that lasts.

Mature palms and shade trees

Date palms, Washingtonia and Bismarck — sourced as mature specimens, planted with care, and looked after for the long term.

Lawns made for the local climate

Whether you choose natural grass or low-maintenance artificial, we install lawns that look beautiful and hold their shape for years.

Soil prepared properly

Most local soil needs work before planting. We always prepare the ground first — never an afterthought, never an extra line on the bill.

Looked after through year one

We stay close through the first season — watering, checking, replacing anything that doesn't take. So your garden settles in well.

Real low-water gardens

Genuine experience with native planting like Ghaf, Sidr and Acacia — not a watered-down version of a cooler-climate garden.

Reviews

From Our Softscaping Clients

★★★★★

"Took the brave decision to go fully native — Ghaf trees, Sidr, native shrubs, no imported flowers. They specced and planted the whole garden 18 months ago. The Ghaf are 40% bigger now and the garden looks like it belongs in this country. Best landscaping decision we made."

Mariam Al Suwaidi · Mirdif Villa
★★★★★

"Wanted a Date Palm avenue down the compound driveway. They sourced 14 mature specimens, crane-installed them in two days, and have been managing them ever since including weevil treatment. They're now established and look magnificent."

Khalid Al Rashidi · Compound Owner, Al Barsha
★★★★★

"Tired of fighting natural lawn through summers — water bills, brown patches, constant repair. They removed our failing natural lawn and installed premium artificial grass with proper drainage. Two summers later — still looks like day one. Should have done this years ago."

Sarah Chen · Springs Villa
FAQ

Softscaping Questions

Honest answer: it depends on use and budget. Natural lawn (Bermuda is the best variety) gives the smell and feel of real grass but needs significant irrigation, summer-resistant care, and seasonal repair. Premium artificial grass (UAE-rated) requires zero water, no maintenance, looks consistent year-round, and lasts 8–10 years. For most UAE villas, artificial grass makes more sense; for properties valuing natural turf and willing to maintain it, Bermuda is the right answer.
Most won't survive long-term. UAE summers (48°C with high humidity in coastal areas) kill cool-climate species, even with shade. We won't supply species we know will fail — we'll recommend climate-appropriate alternatives that deliver the look you're after. Honest plant selection saves money and disappointment.
Xeriscaping is landscape design using climate-appropriate species that need minimal irrigation. In UAE — where water is desalinated, expensive, and conservation is increasingly mandated — xeriscape is the strategically right approach. Modern xeriscape gardens are rich, layered, and beautiful (Ghaf, Sidr, native flowering shrubs) — not the bare-rock-and-cactus stereotype.
Red palm weevil is a serious pest affecting Date Palms across the UAE. Untreated, it can kill mature palms within months. Treatment is regulated by the Ministry of Climate Change & Environment. We treat infested trees and apply preventative treatment as part of any palm tree maintenance programme — essential for protecting palm investments.
Critical first 90 days. New planting needs frequent monitoring and consistent watering during establishment — particularly entering summer. Our 90-day establishment programme covers monitoring, replacement of any non-establishers, and care guidance. After 90 days, most properly-selected species are well-established and require routine maintenance only.
Yes — mature palm transplanting is specialist work. We assess the palm's condition, root-prune in advance where required, crane-lift, and replant with proper soil amendment and post-transplant care. Date Palms in particular transplant well when handled properly. Replanting locations should be prepared in advance.
Free in-home consultation

Tell Us About Your Garden. We'll Come and Look.

A designer visits, listens to how you'd like to use the space, and sends a planting plan and quote within five working days.

In-home consultation within five days
Plants chosen to thrive here
Soil prepared properly, as standard
Looked after through year one
Long-term care for palms and mature trees
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