Landscape design and installation: what it involves

What it involves

It can include planting beds, shrubs, trees and ground cover, paths, borders, mulch, retaining walls, patios and lighting. Design starts with how the space is used and the conditions: sun and shade, soil type, drainage, slope and existing plants. A plan sets out where features go, which plants suit the site and how they will look as they grow.

What shapes the work

Installation follows a sequence: clearing, grading and drainage, hard features, soil preparation, planting and mulching. Plants are chosen for climate, mature size and upkeep, and spacing allows for growth. Local rules can apply to retaining walls, fences, tree removal and drainage changes.

How to prepare

Utilities underground are located before digging. A sketch of the space, photos, the size of the area and a list of favorite or unwanted plants describe the job.

How to get started

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