Exterior Design Services
Transform your outdoor space with our expert landscaping design and maintenance services.
At Forge Mountain Design, we distinguish ourselves from typical landscape services by adopting a meticulous and quality-driven approach rather than the conventional 'hack and slash' method. Our team carefully assesses each shrub and tree, determining the specific pruning techniques required for optimal health and aesthetics. This thoughtful process results in plants that not only appear more natural but also thrive with greater vibrancy.
Design
We can assist you with projects ranging from a single bed to the entire yard. Whether you are looking to enhance softscapes or hardscapes, we can help you visualize the ideal elements needed to transform your backyard into a personal oasis. We are equipped to customize our services to meet a wide range of requirements, whether for small or large projects.
Landscape Maintenance
Regular maintenance services to keep your landscape looking its best year-round.
All garden beds are thoroughly weeded and enriched with fertilizer prior to installation. Each plant is carefully researched, and the soil is adjusted based on factors such as pH, moisture retention, and soil composition. Whether we are planting grasses that require additional drainage or species that thrive in clay or loamy soil, the garden beds are tailored to meet these specific needs. We prioritize quality and take the necessary time to ensure the job is done correctly from the outset, providing your plants with the optimal conditions for a successful start.
Installation
Turf
We are dedicated to rejuvenating your lawn to its lush, green condition. Our turf care plans are customized to address the specific requirements of each client. Whether you need a straightforward initial feed and weed treatment, an annual fertilization and weed control schedule, or a comprehensive year-round turf management solution, we are equipped to assist you. Furthermore, we can help fill any holes or divots, or work with our partners to level your entire yard if necessary.
Above and Beyond - Plant Maps
Upon request, a Plant Map will be provided for landscape installations, alleviating any concerns about remembering what has been planted. This resource is particularly beneficial for homeowners and can enhance the value of a property when listed, serving as a valuable addition to other essential home documents. The fees for the Plant Map vary based on the project's size, typically ranging from $25 to $100.
Seasonal Decor
Seasonal decor to enhance your outdoor space during the holidays.
This includes bulbs! Want a gorgeous, jaw dropping backdrop of color in the spring? Try planting hundreds of bulbs in the fall.
Details Matter - Edging
All garden beds are distinctly edged to establish clear boundaries, create an effective grass barrier, and keep mulch in place. There are also various other border materials and edging options available for further exploration.
Generators:
To ensure optimal performance when installing a generator, it is advisable to surround the unit with stones. This barrier helps prevent debris and mud from obstructing the generator's operation.
Details Matter - Tips and Tricks
Hardscapes
We love adding boulders and rock to gardens. It instantly adds an additional element that only adds to your landscape.
Dry River beds, Boulders, Accent Stones
e can also help with recommendations for asphalt repair, stamped concrete or pavers.
Thinking about a water feature? We can work with our partners to design a pondless waterfall or koi pond to your liking .
Maintenance
Keeping up with weeding, yard cleanup and edging is important is keeping a nice, neat looking yard. Weather it's one hour a week or two hours every two weeks , we can customize your maintenance schedule. We also treat plants for any pests or diseases and fertilizer plants as needed.
Lighting
Solar lighting has come a long way. Ask about recommendations for adding drama and atmosphere to your home using purposeful lighting.
Fence, Deck or Porch staining or painting
Special Gardens
Pollinator Garden - Hummingbird and Butterflies
Evergreen Gardens
- Shade Gardens
Cottage Core
Ferm Gardens
Winter Gardens
Regular maintenance services to keep your landscape looking its best year-round.
Our Services
Additional Details
Below are some logistical items to help facilitate a smooth transaction.
Invoices
When sending payments for various invoices (through aps such as Venmo) please separate the payment according to materials versus time billed.
The first screenshot is an example of how a Shade Container was invoiced.
The second screenshot is an example of a Time Billed Invoice that was sent on a weekly basis.
Summary: Any checks or transfers need to be separated by type - either materials (including plants) or time.
General Fees
Certain services are billed differently. Fees may be changed based on unique circumstances or job.
Container Design: Total cost of container multiplied by 40% for labor and time.
Landscape Consultation: $50 for an initial design consultation. Smaller jobs will have this fee waved and is decided on case by case basis.
Landscape Installation: $60 per hour
Landscape Maintenance: $45 per hour
Stone or Small Boulder Installation: $60 per hour
If materials (mulch, stone, annuals, perennials, shrubs, trees) are required to be picked up and delivered, 7% of the total cost of the materials will be added for gas, time and labor.
No Dyed Mulch
When installing mulch beds, we will not use any dyed mulch. This mulch generally does not compost as well as other mulches, an therefore, does not offer any nutrients or beneficial breakdown over time.
Dyed mulch also leaches into the soil and plants do not do as well when this mulch is used. We do everything we can to promote immediate and longterm plant growth to ensure longterm survival and thriving.
When possible, we prefer to use pine mulch. Most plants installed prefer acidic soil. As pine mulch composts, this provides a more acidic environment to the plants.
Example 1: Plants and Materials Invoice
Example 2: Time Billed
