Landscape Design and Installation in Chesterton, IN
Plant lists in Chesterton have to handle sandy, fast draining ground and open wind coming off the lake side.
A plant that thrives in Valparaiso clay can struggle in Chesterton sand, so the plan starts with the soil under your feet. We look at how fast water drains, how much sun and wind the bed gets and what already grows well on the lot, then lay out beds and a plant list on site. Wooded lots near the Dunes need shade and pine tolerant plantings, while open subdivision lots can carry sun loving perennials and ornamental shrubs. Planting holes get amended so roots have something to hold water, beds are shaped and edged, and the install is finished with mulch or rock. The price covers plants, material, labor and the finish.
- Plant list built around fast draining sandy soil
- Shade and pine tolerant choices on wooded lots
- Holes amended so roots can hold water
- Beds shaped, edged and finished with mulch or rock
What the visit includes
- On site design walk with bed layout and plant list
- New bed excavation and shaping
- Shrub, perennial and ornamental tree planting
- Stepping stone and flagstone paths through beds
- Edging and mulch or rock to finish the install
- Soil prep in the planting holes
Landscape Design in Chesterton
Do you charge for the design?
The estimate visit and the on site layout are free. We price the install.
Can you work around plants I want to keep?
Yes. Healthy shrubs and trees get worked into the new layout, or transplanted if they are in the wrong spot.
What time of year is best to plant?
Spring and fall are easiest on new plants in Northwest Indiana. Summer installs work fine as long as you keep water on them.
Landscape Design and Installation in Chesterton, IN
Ready to plan the front yard? Call or text 219-299-4132 for a free estimate.