Custom Landscape Installs Designed for Ohio Properties
A well-planned landscape install transforms your property from bare or overgrown to polished and functional in a matter of days. At Raileys Services LLC, we handle the entire process from initial design consultation through final mulching and cleanup. Every landscape install we complete is tailored to the specific soil, sunlight, drainage, and climate conditions of your property in Union County and Central Ohio.
Ohio's USDA hardiness zone 6a means we work with a broad palette of trees, shrubs, perennials, and ornamental grasses that thrive through our hot summers, cold winters, and everything in between. We choose plants that perform well in local clay soils, tolerate Ohio's unpredictable spring weather, and provide multi-season interest so your yard looks good from April through November.
Whether you need a front yard refresh with new foundation plantings and fresh mulch, or a complete backyard transformation with specimen trees, layered planting beds, and hardscape features, our team has the equipment and expertise to deliver. We also handle the grading and drainage work that many landscape installs require, so you deal with one crew from start to finish.
Landscape Install Services for Marysville & Central Ohio
From individual tree plantings to complete property makeovers, we handle every aspect of residential and commercial landscape installs.
Tree & Shrub Planting
We install shade trees, ornamental trees, evergreen screens, and foundation shrubs sized for immediate visual impact. Every tree is planted at the correct depth with proper root flare exposure, backfilled with amended soil, staked when necessary, and watered thoroughly. Popular choices for Union County include red maples, Cleveland pears, arborvitae, boxwood, and hydrangeas. We source from reputable Ohio nurseries to ensure healthy, locally-adapted stock that establishes quickly in our clay-heavy soils.
Planting Beds & Garden Design
We create planting beds with clean edges, weed barrier fabric where appropriate, premium mulch, and layered plantings that provide color and texture throughout the growing season. Bed designs range from simple foundation strips to elaborate curved borders with specimen plants, perennials, and ground cover. Every bed is graded to drain away from your home's foundation and edged with a clean cut or aluminum edging for a crisp, lasting line.
Full-Yard Transformations
For new construction homes or properties that need a complete overhaul, we handle everything: rough grading, topsoil placement, drainage correction, planting bed creation, tree and shrub installation, seed or sod, and finishing with mulch and decorative stone. These projects typically take one to two weeks depending on property size, and the result is a finished landscape that looks established rather than newly planted. We coordinate with hardscaping and driveway work when needed.
Commercial Landscape Installs
First impressions matter for businesses. We install low-maintenance commercial landscapes that look professional year-round and meet the requirements of property managers, HOAs, and municipal codes. Common commercial installs include parking lot island plantings, building foundation beds, entrance features, and screening hedges. We select plants that require minimal ongoing care, resist road salt exposure, and maintain a clean appearance with quarterly maintenance visits.
How Your Landscape Install Works
From first call to finished yard, here is exactly what to expect when you work with us.
On-Site Consultation
We walk your property together, discuss your vision, assess soil conditions and drainage, note sun and shade patterns, and identify any challenges. This visit is free and gives us the information we need to design your landscape.
Design & Plant Selection
We present a planting plan with specific plant varieties, sizes, quantities, and placement. You see exactly what goes where and what it costs before we start. We help you choose plants that match your maintenance comfort level and budget.
Site Preparation
Before any planting, we address grading issues, remove old plantings or debris, amend soil where needed, and install drainage if your property requires it. Good preparation is the difference between plants that thrive and plants that struggle.
Installation & Finishing
Trees and shrubs go in at the correct depth, beds are mulched to a 3-inch depth, edges are cut clean, and the entire site is thoroughly watered and cleaned up. We leave your property looking finished, not like a construction zone.
Choosing the Right Plants for Ohio
Union County's clay-heavy soils, variable spring weather, and hot summers mean plant selection matters more here than in many other regions. We have learned through years of installs exactly which varieties perform best in local conditions and which ones end up disappointing homeowners within a season or two.
Our approach prioritizes plants that are proven in Central Ohio landscapes. We favor native and near-native species when possible because they require less water, resist local pests, and support pollinators. For clients who want specific ornamental varieties, we select cultivars bred for zone 6a hardiness and Ohio growing conditions.
Top Performers for Union County
- Shade trees: Red maple, white oak, tulip poplar, sweetgum
- Ornamental trees: Eastern redbud, flowering dogwood, serviceberry
- Evergreens: Arborvitae, juniper, blue spruce, white pine
- Shrubs: Boxwood, hydrangea, viburnum, spirea, knockout roses
- Perennials: Hosta, daylily, black-eyed Susan, coneflower, sedge
Landscape Installation FAQ
Landscape Installs Across Central Ohio
We install landscapes for residential and commercial properties throughout Union County and the surrounding region.
Ready to Transform Your Property?
There's a lot to mow over when planning a landscape install. Let us visit your property, discuss your goals, and provide a free, detailed estimate.