A new home sits on bare, compacted soil. Starting the outdoor plan early saves money, protects the lot and avoids ripping up fresh work.
New homes in Middle Tennessee usually arrive on compacted fill, bare clay and a lawn of seed or thin sod. The builder finishes the house, and the outdoor space is left as a blank slate. That is a great opportunity, and also a common place for expensive mistakes.
Planning the yard while the house is still being built helps with grading, utility locations, drainage and the placement of patios and walks. Even when the build is finished, a good plan prevents trenching through new work later and gives the yard a strong start.
Know where patios, walls and utilities will go.
Grades that move water away from the foundation.
Compacted soil loosened and amended before planting.
Essentials first, features as budget allows.
Trees and beds placed for mature size.
Plans prepared with community rules in mind.
Landscape DesignA measured plan for your property that pairs hardscape, planting, lighting and drainage into a design you can…Explore 
Landscape InstallationTrees, shrubs, perennials and beds installed to a plan, with soil prepared, plants set correctly and everything mulched…Explore 
Sod InstallationGrading, soil preparation and fresh sod laid tight in a day so your new lawn is green, even…Explore 
Planting BedsLayered beds of shrubs, perennials and grasses with crisp edges that give color and structure all year.Explore 
Tree and Shrub PlantingShade trees, ornamental trees, screens and hedges planted at the right depth, staked, mulched and watered in.Explore 
Irrigation InstallationZoned sprinkler and drip systems designed for your lawn and beds, with smart controllers that water only when…Explore 
Drainage SolutionsSwales, catch basins, downspout lines and regrading that move water away from your house, patio and lawn.Explore 
French DrainsPerforated pipe in washed gravel and fabric that intercepts groundwater and carries it away from lawns, patios and…Explore Size a patio, plan a wall or ballpark the cost.
Outdoor Space PlannerChoose the features you want and see how much patio space they need and a size that fits.Try it 
Paver Patio CalculatorEnter the size and use of a patio, walk or drive and see pavers, base stone, sand and edging to plan for.Try it 
Hardscape Cost EstimatorPick a project, a size and a few add-ons and get a ballpark planning range.Try it As early as possible, ideally before the house is finished. Grading and utilities are much easier to coordinate before final grade.
Often yes. Construction compacts soil heavily. Loosening and amending it helps plants and drainage.
Yes. We plan everything and build the essentials first, then add features later.
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