How a Landscape Project Works in Central Ohio
Six steps, in the order they happen. Normally the same landscape crew from the first day on site to the last, and a written scope before anyone digs.
The Process
Six Steps, in Order
This is how a residential project runs, one step at a time.
Tell Us What You Are Thinking About
A new landscape, an outdoor room, ongoing care, or an idea that is not fully formed yet. Call, email, or send the form with the address and what you have in mind. We reply within 48 hours.
The first conversation is short: the property, what you are considering, the size of the project, and whether the timing works for this season or the next in Central Ohio.
We Walk the Property With You
A site visit, on your schedule. We look at grade, drainage, soil, sun and shade, how the space actually gets used, and which trees, shrubs and perennials the site can carry, and we are honest about what we recommend.
Problems get found on the walkthrough, not during the build.
Design and Written Proposal
A design has to account for grade, drainage, door thresholds, utilities, soil, and how people will move through the space once it is built. We design what we later build.
The proposal puts the scope in writing: what will be built, in what order, roughly how long each part takes, and whether the work runs in phases. 3D imaging is available when it helps to see the finished property.
The Build
The crew works from the final design you accepted and a written scope of work: demolition and grading, the patio or structure, planting, irrigation, lighting, then seed or sod. You get a schedule up front, a daily word on progress, and a site cleaned every day before the crew leaves.
Normally the same landscape crew from the first day to the last, with specialty crews brought in for structures and irrigation. Small changes are agreed on the spot; anything that changes the scope or the price goes in writing before the work starts.
The Walkthrough
Before we call it done, we walk the finished work with you and write down anything still to be completed.
The project is finished when that list is, not before.
The Care That Follows
New plantings and new lawn need the right care in their first seasons. Before we leave, we go through what they need and when.
If you would rather we handle it, a maintenance supervisor can meet you on site and set up the full-season program: spring cleanup through fall leaf pickup, with irrigation service in between.
The Year on a Residential Property
Design happens when the ground is quiet, building when it opens, and care runs from early spring to late fall.
Winter
Design conversations and proposals. Starting now puts a project at the front of the spring build calendar.
Spring
Builds begin. Maintenance opens with bed cleanup, weed preventer and fresh mulch, with the first pruning in late spring.
Summer
Builds continue. Weekly mowing and bed detail, mid-summer pruning, summer annuals.
Fall
Fall mums, late-fall pruning and three leaf cleanups. Design conversations start for next year.
What Gets Put in Writing
These are the records that keep the project clear as it moves from planning to field work.
A Project Contact
The proposal and project communication identify who is responsible for the work and where field questions should go.
A Written Scope
The proposal lists what is included, in what order, and about how long each part takes. Changes along the way are priced and agreed in writing before the work moves.
Written Changes
Added or changed work is documented and approved before it becomes part of the project.
A Completion List
The final walkthrough records open items. The job closes when that list closes.
Common Timing Questions
When should a project start?
Earlier than most people think. Design conversations in fall and winter put you at the front of the spring build calendar in Central Ohio. Waiting until April means designing while everyone else is building.
How fast will you get back to me?
Within 48 hours of your call, email, or contact form.
Will the same crew be on my property the whole time?
Normally, yes. A specialty crew comes in for structures and irrigation. Pools are installed by a pool contractor we work with; we design the pool and the yard around it and build everything else.
How long does design take?
It depends on the scope. A patio usually requires less design work than a full-property plan. The design schedule should be discussed during the initial review.
Do you maintain what you build?
Yes. Maintenance is quoted as its own service, based on the property and the level of recurring work required.
What if something needs attention after the project?
Contact the project lead or the Peabody office. The team will review the item against the project scope and any applicable warranty terms.
Request a Consultation
Tell us about the property, the work you are considering, and your timing.