What is a full-service landscaping company
Introduction
Unlike basic lawn care services, which are pretty much mow-and go, full-service landscaping provides a comprehensive range of options. Core elements include designing, installing, and maintaining outdoor spaces.
More specialized services may also include hardscaping, seasonal displays, lighting, irrigation, Insect and Disease control, and customized planters and furniture.
Some even provide special add-on services like beach-raking, paver sealing, and oiling of furniture and planters.
Here's a more detailed look at what a full-service landscaping company typically offers.
A drawing is a vision of the future !
Landscape Design
Creating a comprehensive plan for your outdoor space, including plant selection, layout, and hardscape features is the first step in a multi step process of making a garden.
Multiple conversations and solutions will eventually lead to a master plan to implement !
Whatever it takes !
Installation
Planting trees, shrubs, grass, bamboo, ferns, vines, groundcovers, moss, and other perennials is pretty basic.
Adding seasonal annuals and tropical summer plants too.
But how about creating hedges, ivy walls, rose gardens and edible gardens or maybe a Green Roof or Green Wall.
And how do you get it to the rooftop - Craning !
Custom stainless steel
Planters
Fabricated clay, ceramic, glazed, fiberglass, metal, wood, plastic, and stone are the basics.
Custom made wood, lead clad wood, powder coated aluminum, copper clad, specialty patina finishes and wooden clad planters are options for a more specific look or design.
Who doesn’t love water lilies !
Hardscaping
Building patios, walkways, decks, fences, retaining walls, and other structures.
Installing pavers, flooring, pebbles and stone covered areas.
Constructing gazebos, trellises, pergolas, lattices, arbors, benches, a/c unit covers, storage bins, arches, street side garbage storage, trash receptacles, custom enclosures, banquette seating with storage.
Custom built outdoor kitchens and cabinets, grills, and fireplaces, outdoor lounges with tv and entertainment - even hot tubs !
Installing fountains, water features, fish and lily ponds, sculptures, and mirrors.
The list is endless.
Power washed deck looks great !
Hardscaping services
Paver sealing, furniture and planter oiling, concrete staining and power washing are a few things one can do to keep it always looking sharp.
Furniture and essentials
Adding awnings, umbrellas and furniture, furniture covers, outdoor rugs is more than just embellishment.
Adding Synlawn or faux plants for privacy or where live plants won’t survive is a better long-term option in dark areas or no access.
Very pretty in the shade !
Keep it going when the sun goes down.
Irrigation and Lighting
Installing and maintaining automatic lighting and irrigation systems.
Tree and uplighting, spot feature lighting, and other watering solutions.
Pink !
Garden Care
Seasonal, weekly, bi weekly or monthly garden maintenance, including leaf removal and debris clearing, trimming, weeding, pruning, fertilizing, and mulching are core.
Lawn care including mowing, fertilizing, weed control, aeration, overseeding, and other lawn maintenance.
Holiday and seasonal displays or Window boxes and street tree pits are steps to enhancing the garden.
Not a weed in sight !
Insect and Disease Control and Diagnostics
Pest and Disease Control
Managing weeds in lawns, landscape beds, and paver cracks
Soil testing for pH and nutritional salts
Remediation for cultural and nutritional deficiencies
A one-stop shop for all !
Call us – we are Very Full Service Indeed
PLANT SPECIALISTS
GREENING NEW YORK FOR OVER 53 YEARS !
Article written by our Staff Horticulturist, Peter B Morris, BSc, MSc, MBA
All photographs used with permission from our gardens
