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We knocked out roughly 40 trees and shrubs in a single day. Junipers, evergreens, and a couple of full-size trees - all planted and set before the fence crew came in. Timing matters on jobs like this. Once that fence goes up, access gets a lot harder and planting layout options shrink fast. We planned ahead and got it done right.
The plant mix was deliberate. Upright junipers along the road give the property a clean, structured look that only gets better with time. The low-growing evergreen shrubs anchor the corners and break up the building line. The full-size trees add some height variation and long-term shade. It's not just filling space - it's building a landscape that actually works for the property.
A job this size takes real equipment and a crew that knows how to move. Our Kubota track loader handled the heavy digging, which kept the grass damage minimal and the pace fast. That's how you plant 40-plus specimens in one day without it looking rushed when it's done. Clean holes, proper depth, good backfill - every plant went in the right way.
The end result is a property that actually looks like someone cares about it. Strong curb appeal from the road, clean lines along the drive, and a mix of plants that will fill in and look even better with a couple seasons of growth. This is the kind of landscaping work that pays for itself in first impressions.