Service
Tree, Shrub & Planting Services
From thoughtful pruning to brand-new garden beds, we plant and maintain landscapes that actually thrive in Maryland soil.
Pruning that protects long-term health
Bad pruning shortens the life of a plant. Good pruning improves shape, airflow, and bloom. We prune to the natural form of each species, at the right time of year — never the 'shear everything into a meatball' approach.
Plants chosen for our region
We lean on natives and Mid-Atlantic-tested ornamentals that hold up to Maryland humidity, deer pressure, and clay soil. That means less replacing dead plants every year and more curb appeal that gets better with time.
New beds, sod, and garden refreshes
Whether you want to redo a tired foundation bed, install a new perennial border, or finally fix the bare side yard, we handle design, soil prep, install, and aftercare so you don't end up with a $2,000 plant pile that didn't take.
What's included
- Shrub and hedge trimming
- Pruning for health and shape
- Bed design and new plantings
- Perennials, annuals, and shrubs
- Sod installation and seeding
- Soil amendment and bed prep
- Tree ring and ornamental refresh
- Plant guarantee on installed material
How it works
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Walk and design conversation
We talk about light, color, maintenance level, and budget. You get a clear plant plan, not a vague promise.
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Plant sourcing
We pull from trusted local nurseries — healthy stock, properly hardened off for Maryland weather.
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Soil prep and install
We amend tough clay soil, set plants at the right depth, water in, and mulch.
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Aftercare guidance
We send a simple watering and care schedule so new plantings actually establish their first season.
Common questions
When is the best time to plant in Maryland?
Spring (March–May) and fall (September–early November) are ideal. Fall is often best for trees and shrubs because roots establish in cool soil before summer stress.
Do you guarantee plants?
Yes. Plants we install and maintain come with a one-season replacement guarantee against typical establishment failure, provided you follow the watering schedule we leave.
Can you fix overgrown shrubs?
Usually — most overgrown shrubs respond well to staged rejuvenation pruning over one to three seasons. We'll tell you straight if something is past saving.
Do you do deer-resistant designs?
Yes, especially important in parts of Howard, Anne Arundel, and Montgomery County. We lean on plants deer typically avoid.
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