Landscape Installation

Once we have prepared the soil and irrigation and noted the location of utilities, planting can begin. We typically start by planting trees, large shrubs, perennials, and annuals.

Mulch and/or stone are added around trees and to the beds to help with weed control, insulation against extreme temperature changes, and water retention/management. Mulch also prevents soil compaction and protects from mechanical damage.

In some instances, we may also add beneficial organic material to improve your native soil for plants. This is usually done by mixing in some compost when we install plants.

After finishing your installation, our landscape installation professionals will perform a clean-up to ensure your landscape looks better than when we arrived. At this time, we will complete a site walkthrough with you to confirm our installation meets your expectations. Our Neighborly Done Right Promise^® ensures your complete satisfaction.

We will also provide you with aftercare instructions and answer any questions to help you manage your newly installed landscaping. You will be provided plant warranty information when you receive your proposal from our design professional. Our plant warranties vary from location to location based on regional differences.

Because we understand your landscape is an investment and a reflection of your business, we take extra steps to ensure every detail of our installation is reviewed to ensure your complete satisfaction.

To get started, give us a call or request an estimate online, and we will schedule a mutually convenient in-person meeting with you.

Once your new landscaping is installed, some additional features will help it really stand out.

Edging provides a defined line between areas of your landscape. Edging can be done in several ways: In clay soils, it can be a simple edge cut using a spade, while in situations where the soil is not as compact, steel, plastic, and stone edging can be employed to create clean, defined lines.

Outdoor lighting can also enhance the beauty and features of your landscape design during the evening. A well-designed lighting scheme is visually appealing and increases safety and security at night.

Newly planted trees, shrubs, lawns, and other landscaping require frequent watering to help facilitate healthy growth and development. Therefore, we make sure your newly planted landscaping receives the proper amount of water throughout the initial planting stage.

If you have an existing sprinkler system, we will set up the watering programs to ensure your plants receive the right amount of water. We typically follow these watering guidelines with the installation of new landscaping:

• 1–2 weeks after planting, water daily.
• 3–12 weeks after planting, water every 2 to 3 days.
• 12 weeks after planting, water weekly until roots are established

Depending on the size and shape, stakes may be used to support trees and some shrubs and plants. Staking is necessary to hold the root ball firmly in the soil. If the root ball moves in the wind, emerging roots could be damaged, and newly planted trees will take longer to establish and grow.

Pruning of new plantings should be limited to removing dead or damaged branches. It is important to allow new plants ample foliage to aid in photosynthesis and plant establishment.

Fertilization is an important part of plant establishment, particularly in urban areas where much of the native topsoil is removed during development, and subsoil deficient in essential nutrients becomes the new topsoil. We make sure your new landscaping is properly fertilized and can help you establish a maintenance plan to keep it healthy and beautiful throughout the year.