Landscape Design

Landscape Designer in Poughkeepsie

Plant-forward designs that make your home pop—without overcomplicating the yard.

Your front walk, entry beds, and foundation plantings set the tone for the whole property. Our landscape design service focuses on clean, low-maintenance planting plans: right plants, right places, neat bed lines, and a tidy finish with mulch or decorative rock accents. It’s the fastest way to boost curb appeal and feel great pulling into the driveway—spring through fall.

Why Homeowners Choose Our Landscape Design

• Simple, beautiful outcomes: Fresh bed lines, sized-right plants, and tidy finishes that look intentional
  
  
• Local plant expertise: Selections that thrive in Hudson Valley conditions and look good across seasons
  
  
• Clean installs: Respectful crews, protected hard surfaces, and a spotless cleanup
  
  
• Practical maintenance: Designs that pair with your mowing and seasonal services—no high-maintenance headaches

What We Design & Install

• Foundation & entry beds with layered plants (evergreen structure + flowering seasonal color)
  
  
• Bed reshaping & spade edging for crisp, natural lines along walks and driveways
  
  
• Mulch refreshes (choice of colors) to lock in moisture and make plants pop
  
  
• Light decorative rock accents (around AC units, hose bibs, or along downspout splash zones)
  
  
• Simple screening & privacy with shrubs or ornamental grasses where views need softening
  
  
• Renovations of tired beds—remove what’s not working, keep what is, and refresh the whole look

Plant Palette: Right Plants, Right Spots

• Structure: Boxwood, inkberry, holly, and compact evergreens for year-round shape
  
  
• Seasonal Color: Hydrangea, spirea, potentilla, roses, and pollinator-friendly perennials
  
  
• Texture & Movement: Ornamental grasses for motion and late-season interest
  
  
• Tough Edges: Juniper, low daylilies, or nepeta along drives and paths to handle heat
  
  
• Shady Solutions: Hosta, heuchera, ferns, and shade-tolerant shrubs near foundations and under trees

(We’ll tailor selections to your sun, soil, and the look you want—classic, naturalistic, or modern tidy.)

Our LandscapE Design Process

1. Discovery Call – Tell us what you like, what you don’t, and how much upkeep you want.
   
   
2. On-Site Walkthrough – We note sun/shade, drainage, views, utilities, and traffic patterns.
   
   
3. Concept & Plant Palette – A simple plan sketch with bed shapes, plant locations, and a curated plant list (botanical + common names).
   
   
4. Clear Proposal – Scope, plant sizes/quantities, mulch/rock choices, and timeline.
   
   
5. Installation Day – Bed prep, soil amendment as needed, plant placement approval, install, mulch/rock finish, final cleanup.
   
   
6. Care Guide – Watering schedule and seasonal care notes so everything establishes beautifully.

Plant Palette: Right Plants, Right Spots

• Structure: Boxwood, inkberry, holly, and compact evergreens for year-round shape
  
  
• Seasonal Color: Hydrangea, spirea, potentilla, roses, and pollinator-friendly perennials
  
  
• Texture & Movement: Ornamental grasses for motion and late-season interest
  
  
• Tough Edges: Juniper, low daylilies, or nepeta along drives and paths to handle heat
  
  
• Shady Solutions: Hosta, heuchera, ferns, and shade-tolerant shrubs near foundations and under trees

(We’ll tailor selections to your sun, soil, and the look you want—classic, naturalistic, or modern tidy.)

Installation Standards

• Proper spacing so plants mature into the design (not overgrow it in one season)
  
  
• Soil prep and amendments based on bed condition
  
  
• Root scoring and correct planting depth for healthy establishment
  
  
• Clean spade edging and even mulch depth (typically 2–3”)
  
  
• Thorough cleanup of walks, porches, and driveways before we leave
  

Seasonality & Scheduling

• Spring & Early Summer: Ideal for new bed installs and full refreshes
  
  
• Late Summer & Early Fall: Great for planting perennials/shrubs so roots set before winter
  
  
• Quick Refreshes: Mulch and select plant swaps anytime during the growing season
  

Cost & Factors (Clear, No Guesswork)

Your price reflects:

• Bed size & complexity (number of beds, curves, and edges)
  
  
• Plant sizes & quantities (instant impact vs. grow-in look)
  
  
• Material choices (mulch type, light rock accents)
  
  
• Site prep needs (removing old plants, soil work, weed barrier where appropriate)
  
  
• Access & logistics (slope, parking, distance from truck to work area)
  

Share a few photos and your address—we’ll reply with a tailored concept and a firm, transparent quote.

After-Care & Maintenance

• Follow the watering schedule we provide for the first 4–6 weeks
  
  
• Light seasonal trimming and shaping to keep forms crisp
  
  
• Annual mulch top-off to maintain color and suppress weeds
  
  
• Fall leaf cleanup so beds don’t mat over winter
  

Property Prep Tips (Optional but Helpful)

• Mark sprinklers, pet fences, and low-voltage lighting near bed edges
  
  
• Let us know any plants you love and want to keep
  
  
• Clear driveways or nearby parking so we can stage materials neatly
  

Frequently Asked Questions

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