Garden Design and Install Done Right in Hillsborough

This Hillsborough property had good bones - existing stonework, mature trees, and a layout with real potential. What it needed was the right plants to tie everything together and give the landscape some structure and lasting color.

We came in with a full garden design and install plan. That meant selecting trees and shrubs that would work with what was already there - not fight it. You can see the mix we chose: Japanese maples for deep burgundy color, low-spreading junipers for ground-level texture, barberry for a pop of red, and upright evergreens to add height and year-round interest. Every plant had a purpose.

Tree placement was a big part of this one. Getting the right species in the right spot matters more than most people realize. A tree that's poorly placed will either underperform or cause problems down the road. We staked and positioned each one carefully before a single hole was dug.

The beds were finished with a clean layer of fresh mulch throughout, which does more than just look sharp - it holds moisture, regulates soil temperature, and cuts down on weed pressure. Small details like that add up over time and make a real difference in how well the plants establish.

What we ended up with is a front yard that has color, structure, and variety across all four seasons. The plants we chose will continue to fill in and mature, which means this landscape only gets better with time.