Transform your landscape with professional plant installation. Expert selection, proper planting, and guaranteed establishment. Shrubs, perennials, ornamental grasses, and more.
Professional plant installation for beautiful, thriving landscapes
Call 410-992-8680Plant installation seems straightforward—dig hole, put plant in, fill with soil. However, successful establishment requires understanding proper depth and spacing, soil amendment needs, watering during establishment, and most importantly, selecting appropriate plants for your site conditions.
Azaleas and rhododendrons for spring shade color. Hydrangeas for summer blooms. Roses for continuous flowering. Butterfly bush for pollinators. Lilacs for fragrance and spring display.
Boxwoods for formal hedges and foundation plantings. Hollies for berries and screening. Junipers for drought-tolerant groundcover. Yews for shade tolerance and dense form.
Hostas for shade. Daylilies for low-maintenance color. Coneflowers and black-eyed susans for native gardens. Sedums for drought tolerance. Ornamental grasses for texture and movement.
Karl Foerster feather reed grass, little bluestem, switchgrass, fountain grass. Low-maintenance, drought-tolerant, provide texture and four-season interest including winter structure.
Japanese maples for stunning fall color. Dogwoods for spring blooms and fall berries. Crape myrtles for summer flowers. Serviceberries for multi-season interest.
Evaluate sun exposure, soil conditions, drainage, existing plants. Recommend plants proven to thrive in similar Howard County situations. Discuss preferences for maintenance, mature size, aesthetic goals.
Source quality plants from reputable wholesale nurseries. Select individual specimens carefully—healthy root systems, disease-free foliage, good branching structure.
Dig holes 2-3 times wider than root ball but no deeper. Prepare entire bed area for multiple plants. Add amendments based on needs—compost, sulfur, drainage material.
Plant at correct depth—root flare at or slightly above grade. Loosen root balls to encourage outward growth. Position for best viewing angle. Firm backfill to eliminate air pockets.
Apply 2-3 inches of mulch, kept away from stems. Thorough initial watering to settle soil and eliminate air pockets around roots. Deep watering ensures moisture reaches entire root zone.
Detailed written care instructions specific to plants installed. Watering frequency, fertilization timing, pruning needs. Available for follow-up questions and maintenance visits.
Expert installation • Thriving plants • Beautiful results
Call 410-992-8680Often Best. Cooler temperatures reduce stress. Adequate rainfall provides moisture. Roots establish during fall/winter while tops dormant. Plants ready for vigorous spring growth.
Also Good. Works well for most plants, particularly those needing full season before winter. Immediate gratification seeing plants leaf out and bloom. Requires adequate water through first summer.
Challenging. Heat stress makes establishment difficult. Intensive watering required. Risk of plant loss from drought stress. Fall or spring timing is preferable when possible.
Costs vary by plant size and type. Small perennials run $15-30 installed. Medium shrubs $50-150. Large shrubs and small trees $150-400. Projects including design consultation, site prep, multiple plants, and mulching typically range $500-2,500. We provide detailed estimates after site assessment.
We provide complete consultation—assessing site conditions and recommending appropriate plants based on sun, soil, and aesthetic goals. You make final selections, but our 39 years experience guides you toward plants proven to thrive in similar Howard County situations. This collaboration ensures beautiful results.
Plants installed and properly maintained typically carry one-year guarantee against failure from installation issues. Guarantee requires following care instructions—particularly watering during establishment. Plants that die from drought, disease, or other care issues aren't covered. We're committed to your success and provide support throughout establishment period.
Perennials typically show good growth first season and look established by second year. Shrubs take 1-2 years to settle in and show vigorous growth. Trees need 2-3 years to fully establish. All plants show some immediate impact, but patience during establishment pays dividends in long-term performance.
Transform your Columbia landscape with professional plant installation. Our 39 years serving Howard County means we understand exactly which plants thrive in Maryland conditions and how to install them for lasting success. From selection through establishment, we handle every detail.
Expert selection • Professional installation • Beautiful results
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