Q. What time of year should we have our landscape installed?

A. Our “work season” for landscaping projects runs from mid-March until early December, weather permitting.

Q. We really want our landscape! How soon can you be here?

A. ShrubWorks is a small company and we place a high value on personal customer service. As such, we may be booked weeks or months ahead. We will provide a tentative start and completion date for projects, weather permitting. If you are preparing for a special event (graduation open house, etc.) please try to provide at least 6 – 8 weeks lead time.

Q. Do ShrubWorks mow lawns?

A. No. We have chosen to specialize in landscape maintenance, design, and installation so we can provide the best service possible for our customers. We do provide turf fertilization and lawn installations to complement our landscape offerings.

Q. Does ShrubWorks have a garden center where we can buy plants/mulch/etc.?

A. No, we do not have a retail center. We hand select plant material as needed for our installations at wholesale nurseries.

Q. Do you charge for landscape designs?

A. Yes. Design fees vary by the size and complexity of the project. If you choose to have ShrubWorks install your landscape, the design fees will be incorporated into the cost of the total project.

Q. Will ShrubWorks install hardscape structures such as retaining walls, paver patios, or fences.

A. ShrubWorks will install some types of hardscape elements, especially retaining walls or terraces using interlocking concrete landscape blocks. If a hardscape construction project is outside our expertise or ability to complete, we will refer you to other contractors, or subcontract the work.

Q. Most low voltage lighting landscape lights we've seen look cheap and dim. What makes your systems different?

A. We use professional landscape lighting fixtures and transformers which are much higher quality than those typically found in home supply stores. A wide variety of fixtures and bulb wattages are available to create desired effects. As for brightness, remember that your car headlights are a 12 volt system, just like our landscape lights. Its just a matter of selecting proper bulbs and fixtures.