Shrub Installation for Finished-Looking Beds
Well-chosen shrubs that frame your home, add color and structure, and stay easy to care for.
Shrub Installation
Shrubs give a landscape its shape. They frame the front of the house, soften hard edges of concrete and fences, screen views and fill beds with color and texture through the seasons.
We choose plants based on your sun, soil and drainage, your home’s style and how much care you want to give. Common goals include low-maintenance foundation plantings, privacy screens, year-round evergreen structure, seasonal blooms and a mix of heights and textures.
Spacing is where many beds go wrong. Shrubs planted too close look full for a year, then crowd each other and need constant pruning or replacement. We lay out beds for how plants will look at maturity.
Every bed is finished properly: soil amended where needed, plants set at the right depth, clean bed lines, and a top layer of decorative rock or mulch to hold moisture and suppress weeds.
We also make sure the plants get water — usually by adding or adjusting drip lines rather than relying on lawn sprinklers.
Shrubs pair well with tree planting, curbing, lighting and full landscape installs.
Our Shrub Installation Process
Our shrub installation process.
Consultation and plant planning
We look at soil, sun, drainage, irrigation and your home’s style, then recommend varieties, spacing and layout suited to Utah.
Site prep and installation
We prep beds, improve soil where needed, plant at the right depth with clean lines, add mulch or rock, and set up drip or sprinkler coverage.
Walkthrough and care guidance
We go over watering and care for the first few weeks so new shrubs settle in.
Shrub Installation FAQs
Shrub questions we hear often.
Which shrubs are right for my yard?
That depends on sun, soil, space and the look you want. We’ll recommend varieties that handle Utah’s climate and fit the bed at full size.
How much does shrub installation cost?
Cost depends on the number and size of plants, bed prep and irrigation needs. We’ll give you a clear, itemized number at a free estimate.
When is the best time to plant shrubs?
Spring and fall are ideal, though container shrubs can be planted most of the growing season with proper watering.
Will you handle the bed layout?
Yes. We design the arrangement and spacing so the bed looks balanced now and later.
How long does installation take?
Most shrub and bed projects take a day or two, depending on size and how much prep is involved.
What should I expect after planting?
Some leaf drop or wilting in the first weeks is normal. Consistent watering is the key; we’ll tell you what to watch for.
Why homeowners choose Exact Landscapes
What local customers mention most: clear communication, solid work and yards that hold up.
Discover our completed projects across the area
Every pin is a real job. Click a project to see what we did.
Overgrown Garden Bed Replaced with Sod and Pavers in Tooele
A weed-choked bed along two fence lines became open lawn with a paver mow strip that makes edging easy.
Dirt Backyard to Clean Sod Lawn in West Valley City
A new-construction backyard of bare builder dirt — and muddy dog paws — turned into a level green lawn.
Gravel Parking Pad Install in West Jordan Without the Concrete Price Tag
An unused side-yard strip became a solid, well-draining parking pad for an extra vehicle — at a fraction of concrete cost.
From Debris-Covered Dirt to a Clean Grassy Backyard in Highland
Trash, pallets, rocks and weeds cleared — including under the deck — and the whole yard sodded for summer.
Full Backyard Landscape Remodel With Privacy Trees and Lighting
Twelve 15-foot privacy trees, a perimeter cedar fence, new sprinklers and uplighting — one crew, one project.
Post-Pool Landscape Install with Sod, Curbing, and Lava Rock in Lehi
After the pool crew left: 250 ft of concrete curbing, black lava rock beds and fresh sod around a new pool and trampoline.