Landscape
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Landscape Design
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Landscape Services
Landscape Services
Trees and shrubs
Perennials
Grasses
Groundcovers
Garden Design
Porch & patio plantings
Foundation plantings
Courtyards
Rain gardens
Cottage gardens
Walls &
Steps
Accent Walls
Seating Walls
Natural Stone Steps
Hillside Steps
Outdoor Living
Pergolas
Fire pits
Fireplaces
Grilling island
Living spaces
Bocce courts
Walkways
& Patios
Natural stone
Clay brick
Pavers
Landscape Services
Trees and shrubs
Perennials
Grasses
Groundcovers
Garden Design
Porch & patio plantings
Foundation plantings
Courtyards
Rain gardens
Cottage gardens
Walls &
Steps
Accent Walls
Seating Walls
Natural Stone Steps
Hillside Steps
Outdoor Living
Pergolas
Fire pits
Fireplaces
Grilling island
Living spaces
Bocce courts
Walkways
& Patios
Natural stone
Clay brick
Pavers
Design & Installation
Rutgers Landscape has been delivering exceptional landscape design and installation services to clients throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania since 1986. We specialize in creating custom landscapes that reflect each client’s personal style while responding thoughtfully to the natural character of the property. Our work results in timeless outdoor environments designed for beauty, comfort, and enjoyment in every season.
“Let us take care of everything.”
Rutgers Landscape has been delivering exceptional landscape design and installation services to clients throughout New Jersey and Pennsylvania since 1986. We specialize in creating custom landscapes that reflect each client’s personal style while responding thoughtfully to the natural character of the property. Our work results in timeless outdoor environments designed for beauty, comfort, and enjoyment in every season.
“Let us take care of everything.”
1ST MEETING AND CONSULTATION
Rutgers Landscape Design begins with a site analysis to
evaluate your property and define the scope of work.
Our planting and hardscaping plans combine thoughtfully
selected plantings with structural landscape elements.
You’ll receive a detailed site plan outlining major features,
construction specifications, plant names, quantities, sizes,
and full installation costs.
Design deliverables include a site plan and one of the
following: a colored rendering, 2D illustration, or 3D
imagery with a virtual walk-through.
MASTER PLANS
Conceptual Landscape Design Plan
MASTER PLANS
Complete Landscape Design
and Construction Plans
Professional Design Services
Initial Consultation
We begin with an on-site meeting and analysis to assess your property and define the scope of work.
Planting and Hardscape Design Plans
Master Plan
Conceptual Landscape Design
A to-scale, colored site plan showing the overall layout of major features and outdoor use areas, such as pools, trees, and planting zones. This plan focuses on layout and concept and does not include specific plant names or material details.
Based on an approved conceptual plan, this package provides full construction-ready drawings. It includes detailed layouts, plant names, sizes, quantities, and installation costs, along with hardscape materials, quantities, and costs. Deliverables include a site plan and either a colored rendering or 3D virtual walk-through.
We offer a 2-year warranty on plant material and a 5-year warranty on walls, walkways, and patios.
If you have any trouble within these timeframes with any part of your landscape design,
please don’t hesitate to email our team at INFO@RutgersLN.com OR call our team at 908.788.2600.
Things to consider
when hiring a landscape professional
Every company providing landscape construction services in the state of New Jersey must
have a Home Improvement Contractos License – this ensures the company has met minimums
regarding insurance coverage and references of previous work.
Watch out for new start up companies with minimal experience. Companies with a long established history are able to provide you with a quality outcome. Insist on working with degreed professionals of horticulture and landscape design as the have the “know-how” to provide you with a beautiful and long lasting landscape.
Do they carry Liability and Workers Compensation Insurance for every worker that will be on site?
Sub-contractors and day workers keep the costs low but trained payroll staff tend to be responsive with higher skill levels resulting in more quality work.
Ask for an approximate start date, duration of project, and completion date. Find out if they are truly well known for doing what they say they will do, so you insure your job will be completed both professionally and timely.
Communication is key to any project. You want your landscaper to be available and responsive.
Will they preview the job with you before they start the project, and will your expectations be met?
Know what to expect. Insist on a site meeting to carefully review your project and mark out the exact locations of where the work will be performed BEFORE the work is started. Again, communication is key.
Never pay a large sum up front for work to be done. Never enter into an agreement without a clear idea as to an approximate start and completion date, and clear payment terms.
Always check references if you are not familiar with the landscaper. Ask to see pictures of completed jobs, a client referral list (more than just a few chosen names), testimonial letters, etc. Make sure the crews will be neatly uniformed and fully trained and will also take pride in leaving the work site immaculately clean each day of the job.
Make sure the company is very available for you and committed to customer service. Find out if they have a physical location for you to come in to, in case you needed to speak with your designer or other company representatives in person to preview your selections, tag specific plants or materials, or any other matters.
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Financing
Rutgers Landscape offers contractor financing through Lyon Financial.
General Landscaping/Hardscaping Stages:
- 25% Deposit At Signing of Contract
- 25% at Start of Project
- 25% at Project Completed 50%
- 25% at Completion of Project
