Choose "much" or "very"

1. The city's central park is
   [very|much] beautiful in autumn.
2. My neighbourhood is
   [very|much] noisier than yours.
3. Jane's new flat is
   [very|much] more modern than her old place.
4. This department store is always
   [very|much] crowded.
5. Bob's garden isn't
   [very|much] bigger than Ray's.