Expert Installation for Lasting Results

When your property needs more than maintenance—new plantings, outdoor living features, or functional improvements—Rscapes delivers professional installation services backed by over a decade of experience. From custom landscape design implementation to hardscape construction and specialty features, we handle installation projects throughout Howard County and surrounding Maryland communities.

What Professional Installation Delivers

Quality installation makes the difference between landscape features that struggle and those that thrive. Proper techniques, appropriate materials, and experienced execution create results that look good on day one and improve over time.

Professional installation provides:

Correct Implementation: Plants installed at proper depth, spacing, and orientation. Hardscape constructed on appropriate bases with proper drainage. Details done right the first time.

Efficient Execution: Experienced crews with proper equipment complete work faster and with less disruption than inexperienced approaches.

Material Quality: Access to professional-grade materials and established supplier relationships ensures appropriate products for each application.

Problem Prevention: Anticipating issues before they occur—drainage considerations, soil requirements, structural needs—prevents costly corrections later.

Lasting Results: Installations built correctly from the start provide years of performance without premature failure or excessive maintenance.

Installation Services We Provide

Landscape Plant Installation

Trees: Shade trees, ornamental specimens, evergreen screens, and fruit trees properly planted for establishment success. Correct planting depth, root preparation, staking when appropriate, and initial care instructions.

Shrubs: Foundation plantings, screening hedges, specimen shrubs, and mass plantings installed with attention to spacing, soil preparation, and mulching.

Perennials and Ornamental Grasses: Garden beds, borders, and accent plantings that provide seasonal color and texture.

Groundcovers: Mass plantings that cover ground, suppress weeds, and reduce maintenance in appropriate areas.

Native Plants: Maryland native species selected for local adaptability and ecological benefit.

Hardscape Feature Installation

Patios: Outdoor living surfaces for entertaining, dining, and relaxation. Proper base preparation, material installation, and finishing for long-term stability.

Walkways: Circulation paths connecting home areas, guiding visitors, and providing access throughout your property.

Retaining Walls: Grade management structures that create level areas, prevent erosion, and add landscape structure.

Fire Features: Fire pits and outdoor fireplaces installed as gathering focal points.

Outdoor Kitchens: Cooking and food preparation stations integrated with outdoor living areas.

Steps and Staircases: Safe, attractive circulation on grade changes.

Specialty Installations

Shed Pads: Level, properly prepared surfaces for outbuilding placement.

Drainage Systems: French drains, surface water management, and erosion control features. Learn more about drainage services.

Fencing: Privacy, boundary, and agricultural fencing installations. View fencing services.

The Installation Process

Consultation and Planning

Every installation begins with understanding what you want to accomplish. We discuss your vision, assess your property conditions, and develop an approach suited to your goals and budget.

For larger projects, this planning phase may include design development with layouts and plant specifications. Simpler installations may proceed with verbal planning and material selections.

Site Preparation

Proper preparation creates conditions for installation success:

Clearing: Removing existing vegetation, debris, or structures as needed.

Grading: Establishing correct grades for drainage and appearance.

Soil Preparation: Amending soil conditions to support plant health where needed.

Base Work: For hardscape, installing and compacting base materials that provide stable foundations.

Utility Consideration: Identifying and protecting underground utilities.

Material Procurement

We source materials appropriate for each project—quality plant stock, durable hardscape materials, and proper installation supplies. Established supplier relationships ensure access to appropriate products.

Professional Installation

Our crews execute installations with attention to technique and detail:

• Plants installed correctly for establishment success
• Hardscape constructed to industry standards
• Proper drainage addressed throughout
• Work areas maintained and protected
• Progress communicated throughout larger projects

Finishing and Cleanup

Installation isn't complete until finishing details are addressed:

• Mulch application around plantings
• Final grading and soil work
• Hardscape joints and surfaces finished
• Debris removed and property cleaned
• Site restored to better-than-found condition

Handoff and Support

We ensure you understand care requirements for new installations and provide guidance for the establishment period. Questions after installation are welcomed—we want your project to succeed.

Installation Project Types

New Construction Landscaping

Newly built homes typically need complete landscape development—foundation plantings, trees, lawn establishment, and potentially hardscape features. We work with homeowners to create landscapes that complement new construction.

Renovation and Replacement

Existing landscapes become overgrown, outdated, or simply tired. Renovation installations replace declining plants, update designs, and refresh properties with new vitality.

Addition Projects

Adding features to existing landscapes—a new patio, additional plantings, fencing, or drainage improvements—without comprehensive redesign.

Phased Development

Larger projects can be installed in phases, spreading investment over time while maintaining coherent overall design. Each phase stands alone while contributing to the complete vision.

What Makes Installation Successful

Proper Plant Selection

Species chosen for actual site conditions—sun exposure, soil type, moisture levels, mature size requirements—establish more successfully and require less intervention than poorly matched selections.

Correct Installation Technique

Planting depth, root preparation, backfill methods, and initial care significantly affect establishment success. Hardscape base preparation and construction methods determine long-term stability.

Appropriate Timing

Maryland's seasons create optimal windows for different installation types. Spring and fall favor most plantings. Hardscape can proceed when ground conditions allow. Professional scheduling accounts for timing considerations.

Quality Materials

Plant material in good condition from the start establishes more reliably than stressed or damaged stock. Quality hardscape materials provide better appearance and durability than economy alternatives.

Post-Installation Care

New installations require attention during establishment. Watering, monitoring, and addressing issues promptly during the first season supports long-term success.

Why Choose Rscapes for Installation

Decade-Plus Experience: Over ten years of installation work across Howard County provides extensive practical knowledge.

Skilled Crews: Our teams understand proper techniques for both landscape and hardscape installation.

Quality Standards: We install for long-term performance, not just immediate appearance.

Complete Capability: One company handles everything from planning through installation and ongoing maintenance.

Local Knowledge: Understanding Maryland conditions—climate, soils, plant performance—informs every installation decision.

500+ Projects Completed: Our track record demonstrates consistent delivery of quality results.

What Affects Installation Costs

Installation project costs depend on:

Project Scope: The size and complexity of work required.

Site Conditions: Access challenges, terrain difficulty, and preparation requirements.

Material Choices: Plant sizes, hardscape material selections, and feature specifications.

Design Complexity: Intricate layouts versus straightforward installations.

Timing and Scheduling: Rush projects or difficult seasonal timing may affect logistics.

We provide clear proposals detailing scope and cost before work begins.

Related Services

Installation connects with other Rscapes services:

• Landscape & Hardscape Design: Complete design-build services
• Drainage Solutions: Water management installations
• Fencing: Fence installation services
• Excavation: Site preparation and clearing
• Seasonal Maintenance: Ongoing care for installations

Service Area

Rscapes provides installation services throughout Howard County and surrounding areas:

• Highland, MD
• Clarksville, MD
• Fulton, MD
• Glenelg, MD
• Ellicott City, MD
• Woodbine, MD
• Sykesville, MD
• Mt. Airy, MD

Ready to Enhance Your Property?

Take the first step toward transforming your outdoor space. Our team is ready to discuss your project and provide a detailed, no-obligation estimate. With over a decade of experience serving Howard County, we have the expertise to bring your landscape vision to life.