Prices are estimates. How we get them
New planting beds in the Ann Arbor area usually run about $1,500 to $8,000 depending on size and plant sizes. Installed shrubs often cost about $50 to $200 each. Trees usually run a few hundred dollars or more each depending on size. Fresh mulch often costs about $50 to $100 per cubic yard installed.
Plant sizes, bed size, soil preparation, removal of old plants, and access all affect the price. Larger plants cost more but give an instant finished look.
Plant in phases, choose smaller plants that grow quickly, and pick plants suited to the local climate so fewer need replacing.
We offer free quotes across Ann Arbor, Saline, Dexter, Chelsea, and nearby areas. Tell us about your yard using the form below.
Ann Arbor sits along the Huron River valley, with loamy and clay soils and many mature trees. The area sees cold snowy winters, spring rain, and warm humid summers. Those conditions decide which plants thrive, how often they need water, and the best times to plant.
Homes in neighborhoods like Burns Park, Old West Side, and Water Hill often have different needs than newer homes near Saline and Dexter. Knowing what's normal for your area helps you plan well and avoid problems.
Before your visit, note where the sun hits your yard during the day and which areas stay wet or dry.
Gather photos of plants and gardens you like, and think about how much time you'd like to spend on care.
Let us know about sprinklers and underground utilities so we can plant around them.
After planting, water new plants regularly until they're established. We'll give you a simple watering schedule.
Refresh mulch about once a year and pull weeds while they're small.
Watch for signs of stress, like wilting or yellow leaves, and let us know if something doesn't look right.
What plants do you recommend and why? How do you prepare the soil? What does your plant warranty cover? How should I water new plants? Can you replace plants that don't make it? Asking these questions helps you compare quotes fairly.
Take time to compare. The right company will help you choose plants that thrive for years.
A good company will be glad to answer every one of these questions. If someone avoids them, rushes you, or won't put the price in writing, keep looking.
Myth: Bigger plants are always better. Smaller plants often establish faster and catch up quickly.
Myth: Native plants need no care. They still need water and attention while they establish.
Myth: Mulch should be piled high. Thick mulch against trunks can harm plants.
Myth: Any time is a good time to plant. Timing matters, and spring and fall are usually best.
Spring and fall are usually best for most trees and shrubs, but many plants can go in any time the ground isn't frozen.
We explain our plant warranty up front and give you watering instructions to help new plants thrive.
Most beds look best with a fresh layer of mulch about once a year.
Yes. Replacing old shrubs is one of the fastest ways to refresh the look of a home.
Yes. We pick plants that fit the local climate and how much care you want to give them.
Yes. We design layered evergreen plantings that give privacy without looking like a wall.
We work throughout Ann Arbor and Washtenaw County, including Burns Park, Old West Side, Kerrytown, Lower Burns Park, Water Hill, Ann Arbor Hills, Barton Hills, Georgetown. We also serve nearby towns including Saline, Dexter, Chelsea, Ypsilanti, Pittsfield Township, Scio Township, Whitmore Lake, Milan.
Tell us what you need and where. We usually reply the same day.
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