Shade trees, ornamental trees and shrubs selected, planted and staked for strong roots and long-term shade around outdoor spaces.
Trees are the biggest upgrade a patio can get. Shade makes summer evenings comfortable, flowering trees give seasonal color and a row of evergreens gives privacy. The key is putting the right tree in the right place and planting it correctly, with roots at the right depth and room to grow. Nashville owners plant trees near patios, but not so close that roots or branches cause trouble later.
Your designer picks trees by mature size, shade, color, root habit and hardiness and positions them away from patios, walls and utilities. The crew digs a wide planting hole, sets the root flare at the right level, backfills with native soil, mulches without piling and stakes where needed. The scope includes a watering routine and notes on pruning. Choosing the species is half the job. We weigh mature height and width, fall color, spring bloom, root habits and how messy the tree might be near a patio. Native and well-adapted trees such as oaks, maples, redbuds and dogwoods are often good options, and we make sure there is room for the roots and canopy. Pruning in the first years sets a strong structure, and we explain when and how to do it, or we can do it for you.
Mature size, roots and branches are checked against patios, walls, lines and the house.
The root flare stays at ground level, which is the most common planting fix.
A ring of mulch holds moisture, and staking is used only when needed and removed later.
Newly planted trees need deep, regular water for the first couple of years.
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BeforeAfterSize and use planned.
Lines located.
Planted at correct depth.
Soil and mulch placed.
Support added.
Watering and pruning tips.
Every topic has its own page with what to expect and how we approach it.
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You tell us how you want to use your outdoor space. One call sets up a visit that fits your day.
A designer walks the yard, measures, notes slope, drainage, sun, trees and utilities and listens to your goals.
You see a layout, materials and a written scope with the base, drainage, structures and schedule before anything begins.
Utility marking is requested, the area is excavated and a compacted stone base and drainage are built first.
Surfaces, walls, structures and features are built in a clear order, with checks and photos along the way.
The site is cleaned up, the space is explained on a walk-through and care tips are shared.
It depends on the mature size and roots, and we keep a safe distance.
Fall and early spring are ideal in Tennessee.
Deeply once or twice a week at first, adjusted for weather, and we give a schedule.
Only in windy or loose soil spots, and stakes come off after a season or two.
Yes, with equipment, subject to access and cost.
Privacy Landscaping and ScreeningEvergreen screens, hedges, trellises and living walls that shield patios from neighbors and streets and add year-round green.Explore 
Shade and Native Plant GardensNative and shade-loving plantings that suit Middle Tennessee soil, support pollinators and need less water and care.Explore 
Landscape DesignComplete landscape design that ties patios, plantings, paths and lighting into one plan that fits your yard and…Explore 
Shade Sails and CanopiesTensioned shade sails and fabric canopies that cover patios, play areas and pool decks with stylish, lightweight shade.Explore Tell us about your yard and one designer will call you back to set up a visit.
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