New Lawns, Plantings & Landscape Beds
A lawn is only as good as the soil under it, and a bed is only as good as its edge and its drainage. Both are decided before anything is planted.
Sod laid on unprepared ground looks perfect for about three weeks. What decides whether a lawn is still good in its third season is what was done to the soil underneath it, and whether water can get away from it.
Preparation, then planting
That means fine grading so the surface drains, enough depth of decent topsoil to hold roots and moisture, and amendment where the existing ground needs it. Only then does sod or seed go down.
Beds that stay tidy
A bed with a proper edge keeps its shape and keeps the lawn out of it. Plant choice is the other half: species that come through an Alaskan winter, sized for what they will become rather than what fits on planting day.
What this includes
- Topsoil and soil preparation
- Sod and hydroseeding
- Trees and shrubs suited to this climate
- Planting beds with defined edging
- Decorative rock and mulch
- Complete lawn installation
How a project runs
- 01 Consultation We come out, walk the property and listen to what you want the space to do.
- 02 Plan and quote A plan and a price you can look at and change before anything is dug.
- 03 Build Drainage and grading first, then hardscape, then soil and planting — in that order.
- 04 Walkthrough We hand it over in person and explain what it needs to stay the way it looks.
Frequently asked questions
Sod or seed?
Sod gives you a finished lawn immediately and holds a slope while it roots. Seed costs less and suits larger areas where you can wait. Both need the same soil preparation underneath.
When is the best time to put in a new lawn?
The season here is short, so it is worth booking early. What matters more than the exact month is that the ground is prepared and there is enough time left for roots to establish.
What plants actually survive here?
More than people expect, if they are chosen for the site as well as the climate — exposure, light and drainage vary a lot between properties, which is why we look before recommending.