Midsummer Dreams: Big-Impact Landscaping Projects for Every Budget

budget friendly landscaping

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