Landscaping Services in East Lansing

Cherry Oak Landscaping is East Lansing’s top choice for local landscaping services. With years of experience, we’ve developed a stellar reputation for our prompt service times, excellent customer care, and top-tier workmanship. Whether you need regular lawn mowing or a total re-design, you can count on us as your premier landscaper.

To schedule a consultation, or to request a quote, call us at (517) 339-2881 today.

Cherry Oak Landscaping: Full-Service Landscaping

We are a full-service landscaper. We provide a complete range of services for the design, care, and maintenance of your lawn and landscape. You can depend on us for all your landscaping needs, from hardscaping to softscaping and more. Whatever the job—and whatever the season—we have you covered.

We can help with:

• Landscape design
• Landscape construction
• Pathways and walkways
• Garden design
• Tree pruning and planting
• Lawn care
• Aeration
• Irrigation
• …and more

We’re happy to answer any questions you may have about our services, prices, and work history. To learn more about what we can do for you, don’t hesitate to contact us today.

What Are the Key Elements of a Backyard Design?

Backyard design involves blending natural elements like plants and landforms with features like patios and walkways. Our designers factor in climate, soil, and your desired use of the space to create a cohesive plan, using a combination of hardscaping and landscaping.

When designing your outdoor space, we recommend considering the following elements:

• Proportion: Work with the size and shape of your yard. Don't overwhelm a small space with too much hardscape.
• Focal points: Incorporate eye-catching elements, such as water features, sculptures, or bright flowers and plants, to draw attention to certain areas.
• Texture and color: Combine various textures and colors of plants, hardscapes, and decorative elements to create depth, contrast, and layers of visual interest.
• Functionality: Design spaces that serve specific purposes, such as outdoor living areas, play areas, or vegetable gardens.
• Transition zones: Create smooth transitions between hardscape and softscape. For example, use curved lines, planting beds, or stepping stones.

How Can You Optimize Your Garden Layout?

When you're constructing new garden beds or arranging new plants and flowers, we map out sun exposure throughout the day and place plants that require more light in the prime spots. We also group plants with similar water needs together, and space them according to their mature size to avoid overcrowding.

When optimizing your garden, we plan paths for easy access and incorporate functional areas like seating or raised beds near your property. For aesthetics, you can consider varying heights to create a natural flow and decide whether you prefer clean lines and geometric shapes compared to overflowing borders and winding paths. Whatever your vision, we can execute it flawlessly.

What Are the Different Types of Mulch?

Mulch is a layer of material, like shredded bark or wood chips, spread over the soil surface in your yard. It helps retain moisture in the soil, reduces watering needs, and suppresses weeds by blocking sunlight to prevent germination.

Here are the two types of mulch and their benefits:

• Organic mulch is made of wood chips, bark, shredded leaves, and compost. It improves soil fertility as it breaks down and adds nutrients, helps retain moisture in the soil, and blocks sunlight to prevent weed growth.
• Inorganic mulch is made from gravel, plastic sheeting, and rocks. It doesn't decompose, so requires less frequent replacing, is effective at suppressing weeds, and can retain heat in the soil in cooler temperatures.

Expert Landscape Design to Transform Your Outdoor Space

Our team of expert landscape architects employs a detail-oriented approach to capture and realize your vision for your outdoor space. With a deep understanding of the natural environment guiding our every move, we create functional, sustainable, and visually appealing designs.

Whether you envision a tranquil garden retreat, a lively entertainment area, or a practical space for your family, our innovative landscape design services promise exceptional results. We consider every aspect of your property, from the soil quality to the local climate, to ensure your landscape will thrive.

Professional Landscape Construction for Lasting Impressions

Once your landscape design is finalized, our team will bring it to life with expert landscape construction services. This involves:

• Site preparation
• Planting and installation
• Hardscaping (patios, walkways, and retaining walls)
• Irrigation systems
• Lighting installation
• ...and more!

Our construction process is efficient, minimizing disruption to your daily life. What’s more, we make sure to leave the site clean and tidy upon completion.

Benefits of Installing a Sprinkler System

When you water your landscape manually, it's difficult to be precise. Sprinkler systems avoid potential consequences such as forgetting to water, underwatering thirsty areas, or overwatering and drowning plant roots.

Here are some of the other benefits of installing a sprinkler:

• Consistent and even watering: Sprinklers ensure your lawn and plants receive the right amount of water, evenly distributed across the entire area.
• Convenience and time-saving: With automated timers and controllers, you can set the system to water your lawn and garden at optimal times.
• Flexibility and customization: Certain sprinkler systems can accommodate different watering zones, plant types, and soil conditions.

Comprehensive Lawn Care for an Evergreen Appeal

We provide comprehensive lawn care services to ensure your landscape remains vibrant and healthy. Our team of experienced professionals will mow, fertilize, aerate, and weed your lawn on a regular basis to keep it looking lush and green.

We also specialize in irrigation systems and can design and install one tailored to your landscape’s specific needs. This helps to conserve water and ensures your plants and grass receive the right amount of moisture for optimal growth.

How Often Do You Need Lawn Aeration?

Compacted soil can smother roots, preventing air, water, and nutrients from reaching your grass, so we recommend aerating once a year. Aeration involves creating holes or channels in the soil to alleviate compaction. This allows air, water, and nutrients to penetrate deeper, promoting healthy root growth.

The result is a thicker, greener lawn that’s more resistant to drought and pests that can cause patchiness. Lawns with heavy traffic, compacted areas, or signs of struggle benefit from more frequent aeration.

Expert Tree Pruning and Planting for a Vibrant Landscape

Tree pruning and planting are integral parts of our landscape management services. By regularly pruning trees, we ensure they maintain a healthy structure, reduce the risk of damage from falling branches, and boost their aesthetic appeal. Our team is trained in the correct pruning techniques to promote better flower or fruit production and improve the overall health of your trees.

In addition to pruning, we also provide expert tree-planting services. Whether you want to add a few trees for privacy, create a shaded area, or enhance your landscape’s visual interest, we can assist. We carefully select trees that will thrive in your specific climate and soil conditions, ensuring they contribute positively to your landscape over time.

Sustainable Practices for an Eco-Friendly Landscape

Promoting sustainability and eco-friendliness is important to us, which is why we incorporate sustainable practices into our landscape design and construction processes. We use native plants and materials whenever possible to reduce watering and maintenance.

We also offer options for rainwater harvesting systems, drip irrigation, and other environmentally friendly solutions to help conserve resources. With our sustainable practices, you can have a beautiful and functional landscape that’s also kind to the environment.

Residential and Commercial Landscaping Services

Whatever your landscaping needs may be, our team is equipped to handle both residential and commercial properties. From small gardens to large estates, we have experience working with a variety of spaces and creating personalized landscapes that meet our clients’ unique needs and preferences. Simply tell us your ideas and goals, and we’ll work with you to bring them to life.

Professional Landscaping, Personalized Consultations

At Cherry Oak Landscaping, we strive to develop personalized solutions based on each client’s needs. That’s why we offer a detailed consultation service to everyone who comes our way. It’s a chance for us to learn about you, and for you to learn about us.

During yours, we’ll take the time to discuss your project so that we can provide a more accurate assessment and better advice. As a landscaper, we like to get to know our clients, tailoring our services accordingly. It’s how we develop strong working relationships with them—and how we create the area’s best-looking landscapes.

You can take advantage by contacting us to book your first consultation. There’s no further obligation, and there are no strings attached: It’s merely a way for you to get the information you need to make an informed investment decision.

The Benefits of Our Services:

• Improved property value
• Greater curb appeal
• Long-term landscaping solutions
• Flexible scheduling
• Maximum money savings

You’ll Love Our Landscaping Services

We Guarantee It

We’re confident in the quality of our services, and we want you to feel that way as well. That’s why we offer a satisfaction guarantee on every job we undertake. Whether you hire us to mow your lawn, design your landscape, or install a new structure, you can trust that the job will be done to your liking. If not, we’ll come back and do everything required to rectify the issue, whatever that may entail. Rest assured, though: That won’t be necessary. After all, our services have satisfied countless customers before you. We know they’ll satisfy you, too.

East Lansing’s Leading Local Landscaper

Get in Touch Today

For professional service, efficient solutions, and top-quality landscaping, we are the team to choose. Clients near and far have come to depend on us for all their outdoor needs. They’ve all come to appreciate our timeliness, friendliness, and honest expertise. Now you can too.

To get started, be sure to contact us today.