11 yard situations and 10 plant, grass and material guides, from new builds, slopes and red clay to fescue, bermuda, mulch, pavers, native plants, trees and lighting.
Each page explains the situation, what it calls for and which services help.
Site situationNew Construction YardsA new build starts with bare, compacted soil. Here is how to plan grading, drainage, sod and planting…Learn more 
Site situationOlder Homes and Mature LandscapesOvergrown shrubs, big trees and tired beds call for careful renewal. Here is how to refresh an older…Learn more 
Site situationSloped and Hilly YardsHills mean runoff, erosion and tricky mowing. Here is how walls, terraces, groundcovers and drainage make a slope…Learn more 
Site situationRed Clay and Poor SoilClay holds water, packs hard and starves roots. Here is how to amend it and choose plants that…Learn more 
Site situationShaded and Wooded LotsTall trees give shade but starve lawns and sun-lovers. Here is how to design a landscape that thrives…Learn more 
Site situationSmall Yards and TownhomesSmall spaces need smart design. Here is how layers, containers, vertical elements and compact plants make a small…Learn more 
Site situationLarge Lots and AcreageBig properties need a plan that works at scale. Here is how zones, long views, native plantings and…Learn more 
Site situationWet Yards and Drainage ProblemsStanding water kills plants and floods foundations. Here is how grading, drains, rain gardens and the right plants…Learn more 
Site situationSelling Your HomeBuyers decide at the curb. Here is how fresh beds, a healthy lawn and clean lines help a…Learn more 
Site situationHOA and Neighborhood RulesAssociations and cities have rules for landscaping. Here is what they usually cover and how to plan around…Learn more 
Site situationPool and Outdoor Living SpacesPools, patios, kitchens and fire pits need landscaping that frames them. Here is how plants, stone and lighting…Learn more Honest guides to fescue, bermuda and zoysia, mulch, pavers and stone, native plants, trees, shrubs, perennials, soil and lighting.
Finish guideTall Fescue GrassTall fescue is green most of the year and handles shade. Here is where it shines, where it…Learn more 
Finish guideBermuda and Zoysia GrassWarm-season grasses love heat and sun. Here is how bermuda and zoysia compare, and what dormancy means.Learn more 
Finish guideMulch TypesHardwood, bark, pine straw and dyed mulch all look and last differently. Here is how to pick the…Learn more 
Finish guidePavers and Natural StoneConcrete pavers, brick, flagstone and cut stone each have a look and a cost. Here is how to…Learn more 
Finish guideNative PlantsNative plants are tough, local and loved by pollinators. Here are the ones that do best, and how…Learn more 
Finish guideShade and Ornamental TreesThe right tree cools the house and lasts for generations. Here is how to choose between oaks, maples…Learn more 
Finish guideShrubs and HedgesHollies, boxwoods, arborvitae and hydrangeas each play a role. Here is how to choose shrubs for screens, borders…Learn more 
Finish guidePerennials and Flower BedsPerennials come back every year and grow more beautiful. Here is how to choose them, plan bloom times…Learn more 
Finish guideTopsoil, Compost and GravelTopsoil, compost, sand, river rock and crusher run each do a different job. Here is what they are…Learn more 
Finish guideLandscape Lighting TypesPath lights, uplights, downlights and step lights each do a different job. Here is how to combine them…Learn more Call us and we will walk your yard, check the soil, sun and drainage and give you a clear plan and a written scope for new landscaping, lawn care or outdoor living.
