Foundation Planting
Thoughtful foundation plantings that frame your home and elevate curb appeal.
Foundation plantings are the frame around your home's portrait. They connect the house to the landscape, soften hard foundation lines, and dramatically improve curb appeal. JHL Landscapers designs and installs foundation plantings that complement your home's architecture and thrive in Chester County's climate.
We select plants based on mature size to avoid overgrowth, sun and moisture conditions, and aesthetic character. A well-designed foundation planting combines evergreen anchors, flowering shrubs, and perennials for year-round structure and seasonal color.
Foundation planting redesigns deliver some of the most dramatic before-and-after transformations we create. The impact on curb appeal is immediate. Call JHL Landscapers today to discuss your foundation planting project.
What's Included
- ✓Plants selected for mature size — no overgrowth
- ✓Evergreen anchors for year-round structure
- ✓Flowering shrubs and perennials for seasonal color
- ✓Deer-resistant options available
- ✓Proper spacing and soil amendment
- ✓Dramatic curb appeal improvement
Frequently Asked Questions
How far from the house should foundation plantings be?
We plant foundation shrubs a minimum of 3 feet from the foundation for air circulation and to account for mature spread. Larger shrubs go further to prevent long-term overgrowth.
Can you redesign existing foundation plantings that are overgrown?
Absolutely — overgrown foundation plantings are one of our most common renovation projects. We remove problem plants, refresh the design, and replant with appropriate species.
Can you redesign overgrown foundation plantings in Chester County?
Yes — overgrown foundation plantings are one of our most common renovation projects. We remove problem plants, refresh the design, and replant with appropriate species sized for the space.
Do you serve Newtown Square for foundation planting?
Yes — JHL Landscapers serves Newtown Square, Havertown, Wayne, Bryn Mawr, and all of Delaware County from our Newtown Square office.
What is the 3-foot foundation setback rule?
We plant foundation shrubs a minimum of 3 feet from the foundation wall for air circulation and to account for mature spread. Larger shrubs go further to prevent long-term overgrowth against the house.
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