Shrubs, small trees and perennials planted along the house to soften walls, frame entries and stay the right size for years.
The plants along the foundation connect a house to the ground. Done well, they soften hard walls, frame the front door and add color in every season. Done poorly, they hide windows, trap moisture against the siding and outgrow their spot within a few years. Many Nashville homes have builder-grade shrubs that were planted too close to the walls and now need to be replaced with plants that suit the space.
We plan foundation plantings with the mature size of every plant in mind. We choose evergreen anchors, flowering shrubs and low perennials so there is structure in winter and color in spring and summer. Plants are set at the right distance from the house, in beds with improved soil and fresh mulch, and spaced to fill in without crowding. We remove overgrown shrubs, correct bed shapes and make sure water drains away from the walls, so the planting looks good and protects the house. We also check roof drip lines and downspouts first, because plants beside the house do best when water is directed past them and not dumped onto their roots.
We choose plants by mature size so they do not smother windows or walls.
Evergreens give winter structure, while flowers and foliage add spring and summer color.
Soil is loosened and amended, and beds slope slightly away from the foundation.
Overgrown shrubs are removed and replaced with better-suited plants.
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BeforeAfterNo outgrown shrubs.
Four-season interest.
Better soil.
Protects the house.
Welcoming look.
Neat and tidy.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
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You tell us about your yard and what you want, new landscaping, a lawn fix or a patio, and we set a visit that fits your day.
We walk the property, measure the areas and check sun, shade, soil, drainage and access, noting existing plants and anything worth keeping.
We explain your options for plants, materials and layout, sketch the design and give you a written scope with clear timing and pricing.
We arrange for underground utilities to be located, protect the house and lawn, remove what must go and rebuild the soil and base.
We install plants, sod, stone and lighting with the crew on site from the first delivery to the last load of mulch, keeping the site tidy as we go.
We walk you through watering and care, leave a simple guide, clean up and set a reminder for your first-season check.
It depends on mature width. We space plants so they never touch the siding.
Yes. We remove them, including roots, and prepare the bed.
Shade-tolerant choices such as hydrangeas, hostas and ferns do well there.
Properly spaced plants and good drainage protect the house.
Most planting looks established in one to three growing seasons.
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Shrub and Hedge TrimmingSeasonal shaping and renovation of shrubs and hedges that keeps them dense, healthy and in scale with the…Explore Tell us about the project and we will call you back to talk it through.
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