Most homes nowadays are built in housing developments. That means these are low-cost housing units built on small land areas. So it follows that the floor area of the house is also small.

In order to compensate for lack of space, some owners build two-story houses so that they can have more bedrooms and more space for the living room and kitchen. They can also have at least two toilets and baths. Others who do not have a budget for a two-story unit opt to eat up the space allotted for the garage. It is either they don't have cars or they just park their cars outside in front of the house because they just don't have a choice. A garden then is just never an option anymore. It is more like a wish or a dream. If ever they have plants, these would just be to decorate the inside of the house or the small strip of land outside the fence.

But for those who are fortunate enough to have a big lot that will allow them a nice backyard, they make use of the space by setting up nice gardens that bloom every season of the year. In some areas like Hobart, they hire Landscape Designers in Hobart in order to create a stunning plan for a garden that will still look good all year through. Then the same designers are usually the ones tasked to maintain the health and well-being of the plants, especially the pruning part.

Although most lower middle class people live in housing developments, there are still many who are earning well and who can afford to maintain gardens at home. That is the reason why landscape design is still a very good business. Take for example the Landscaping Contractors in Tasmania. It is not just one company but several that cater to this area alone.

But their business isn't just only those in residential areas because most of the time, their orders for garden rehabilitation and maintenance is much less than those required in commercial gardens. This is where most of the business lies. To maintain their image, companies would want their gardens well-kept all year-round, so they hire the contractors on retainer. Most of the time, the landscapers or professional gardeners visit the company at least once a month. They just have an in-house personnel who does the daily watering.

It is always very nice to have a nice garden whether at home or in the office. It is just sad that it is now considered a luxury.