Don’t let summer slip away without doing something to freshen up your yard. Beyond the resale value of attractive, well-maintained landscaping, you’ll be rewarded with more enjoyment and beauty for your whole family–all waiting for you just outside your door!

Plantique knows that everyone’s needs and budgets are different, so we’ve come up with a list of great landscaping projects you can get started on right now, in a variety of price ranges. Please call us today at 610-395-6940 or email us to speak to someone from our award-winning landscape design or maintenance team.

For $500 or less each:

  • plant seasonal flowers in beds & pots
  • put down a layer of fresh mulch
  • clean and re-sand existing pavers patios/walkways
  • have professional shrub and tree trimming, especially for foundation plantings
  • add an ornamental or shade tree
  • install a custom mailbox or front entry planting bed to improve curb appeal
  • place large decorative planters on existing patios and decks
  • have lawn aeration done
  • have deep root fertilization done for your older trees and shrubs

$1,000 or less each:

  • get basic refurbishment done on your front planting beds (edge, mulch & weed)
  • plant two to three substantial-sized trees or specimen trees
  • add landscaping beds around your patios, decks and other hardscapes
  • add a decorative fountain to existing patio
  • install basic low-voltage outdoor lighting
  • spruce up all your beds with Plantique’s Express Mulch service

$2,000 or less each:

  • if you have a deck or patio, do basic renovations (painting, repair damaged areas, trim lawn around it, etc.)
  • border existing walkways or driveways with pavers for a custom look
  • remove some overgrown, overly mature planting materials and replace with new, hardy species from Plantique’s 16-acre nursery
  • complete front yard landscape renovations
  • plant a backyard or side yard tree and shrub border or a front yard island for privacy
  • install sectional privacy fencing
  • add a custom designed, professionally installed perennial garden
  • install a rain garden to manage water runoff in an eco-friendly way

Splurge items with a lot of bang for your buck:

  • install a water feature pond or fountain (these start at $1,000 for a small item, but can cost as much as $10,000 or more for more intricate or complex projects)
  • install a paver patio or any type of custom hardscape (generally these custom projects start at $5,000 and up; with basic pavers costing about $20 per square foot)
  • re-surface existing deck using high-tech, no-maintenance composite materials (generally these custom projects start at $5,000 and up, depending upon size)
  • renovate the landscaping around your pool area for brand new look and more useable outdoor living space
  • add an outdoor fireplace and/or kitchen to your yard
  • replace worn-out old timbers with a natural boulder wall or hardscape retaining wall system
  • replace a cracked old slab patio with a custom-designed one made of brick, pavers, slate stone or no-maintenance composite materials
  • add a custom pergola, arbor, trellis, shade structure or porch