New Homeowner Front Yard Overhaul with Arborvitaes and Concrete Edging

When new homeowners move in, the existing plantings don't always match their vision. That was exactly the situation here. The beds were packed with overgrown shrubs - including a massive spreading spruce that had taken over a corner of the foundation - and the overall layout just wasn't working anymore. It needed a full reset.

We started by pulling everything out. Once the beds were cleared, we had a blank slate to work with. We installed a clean row of arborvitaes along the side of the house to add structure and vertical interest without overwhelming the windows. A handful of perennials from the original planting were worth keeping, so we relocated those rather than tossing them. Smart reuse like that saves money and keeps plants that are already established in the ground.

The detail that ties everything together is the concrete bullet edging. It runs the full length of the beds and creates a hard separation between the mulch and the lawn. No more grass creeping in, no more blurred lines. It's one of those things that looks simple but makes a huge difference in how polished the finished bed looks - and it holds up long-term without needing to be redone every season.

Fresh dark mulch was laid throughout to finish the beds. The combination of the new arborvitaes, relocated perennials, and that crisp concrete border completely changed how the front of the home reads from the street. Clean, intentional, and built to grow into something even better over time.

This is the kind of landscaping work we genuinely enjoy. Helping someone put their own stamp on a place from the start - that's a good day on the job. Whether the beds are overgrown or just need a new direction, we can help figure out a plan that fits the house and the homeowner.