loading

New Jersey

As an industry leader, The Grounds Guys are committed to using our 20+ years of lawn care and landscape knowledge and experience to help bring the vision for their property to life. This includes answering your questions about landscape and lawn care services. Below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about landscaping in New Jersey.

  • A dedicated landscaper will guide your design and installation—from plant selection and new garden beds to sod and mulch—so your yard gets a cohesive look from day one. We can add efficient irrigation and low-voltage lighting to help your new landscape flourish night and day. Searching for landscapers near me or landscaping in New Jersey? The Grounds Guys simplify every visit with dependable scheduling, clear communication, and tailored care that keeps your outdoor spaces thriving without the hassle. If you’re upgrading outdoor living spaces, The Grounds Guys deliver hardscaping solutions such as patios, walkways, retaining walls, and fire features built for durability. When you search for landscapers near me​, our team matches materials and craftsmanship to your style and budget. Searching for landscapers near me or expert landscaping in New Jersey? The Grounds Guys deliver dependable scheduling, clear communication, and tailored care to keep your landscape thriving without the hassle.

  • The Grounds Guys offer comprehensive irrigation services, including system design, installation, repairs, spring startups, and winterization. We assess your property to fine-tune zones, pressure, and scheduling so lawns and plant beds get consistent, efficient coverage. We start with a friendly, no-pressure consultation to understand your goals, then craft a clear plan with transparent pricing. Expect responsive communication, tidy work sites, and results that make you proud of your property. As your local landscaper, we also design and install outdoor features that boost curb appeal and function. From crisp landscape edging to durable hardscaping like patios, walkways, and retaining walls, we handle everything from site prep to drainage for lasting results. It all starts with a friendly, no-pressure consultation to understand your goals, followed by a clear plan with transparent pricing. Expect responsive communication, tidy work sites, and results you’ll be proud to show off.

  • Hardscaping is more than laying pavers—it starts with shaping the site so water flows away from your home and walkways. Proper grading and compacted base layers deliver stability that resists settling, cracks, and trip hazards for years. A quality build starts with drainage planning, deep base prep, proper compaction, and clean finishes such as landscape edging for crisp lines. If you’re exploring landscaping in New Jersey, searching for landscapers near me helps you find pros who tailor designs to your property and budget. Thoughtful hardscaping integrates details like landscape edging, lighting, steps, and drainage channels to define spaces and protect your yard. Done right, these features reduce erosion and simplify landscape maintenance while elevating curb appeal. After installation, smart landscape maintenance protects your investment, which includes sealing pavers, resetting joints, and controlling weeds between stones. When you search for landscapers near me, look for pros who offer ongoing hardscaping care as well as seasonal checkups.

  • Landscape maintenance typically includes lawn mowing, edging, shrub pruning, weed control, and seasonal cleanups to keep your property neat and healthy. It also covers fertilization programs and routine inspections for issues before they become costly problems. A full-service landscaping company delivers comprehensive landscape maintenance that goes beyond the basics. Expect soil testing, tailored fertilization, irrigation system checks, and proactive pest and disease monitoring to keep plants thriving year-round. Strategic pruning and timely deadheading shape plants, spark vigorous growth, and extend bloom time. Removing spent or crossing branches improves airflow and structure, strengthening shrubs and perennials for long-term vitality. Crisp borders and tidy beds instantly elevate curb appeal. Fresh mulch, clean lines along pathways, and debris-free patios make your outdoor spaces feel intentional and welcoming.

  • During the walk-through, ask your estimator to explain why each plant suits your microclimate and where it will thrive (sun, wind, drainage). Clarify how much seasonal upkeep each selection needs, including pruning, fertilizing, pest management, and replacement expectations. Discuss durability and upkeep, including what’s the maintenance plan for plantings, landscape edging, and hardscaping, and what warranties apply to each? Clarify seasonal landscape maintenance costs and who to contact if anything needs adjustment after installation. For hardscaping, ask what base depth, compaction, and drainage standards they use to prevent settling and pooling. Have them explain material options, jointing methods, and how landscape edging will contain pavers or mulch over time. Discuss durability and upkeep: what’s the maintenance plan for plantings, landscape edging, and hardscaping, and what warranties apply? Clarify seasonal landscape maintenance costs and who to contact if something needs adjustment after installation.

The Grounds Guys is part of the Neighborly family of home and commercial service providers.

Searching through dozens of home and commercial service providers is a thing of the past. Rely on Neighborly’s national network of trusted, local service professionals for all your home and commercial service needs.

Neighborly is all you need to remember