Layered flowering shrubs, ornamental trees and a curved paver walkway at a landscaped home entrance

Upper Arlington, Ohio · Landscaping

Landscape Design & Installation in Upper Arlington, Ohio

Flores designs and installs planting beds, trees, shrubs and garden spaces around your home and outdoor living areas. Compare seasonal interest, screening and mature plant size with the maintenance you want to take on.

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Start with your property

Refreshing beds around existing hardscape

Identify which patio edges and planting should remain part of the yard. Soil preparation, access and mature plant spacing belong in the first conversation.

Upper Arlington Fireside Patio is a verified local example with refreshed landscape beds around the hardscape. Use the project to discuss transitions rather than copy its plant palette without a site review.

Scope and choices

Compare the work that belongs in the plan

New and redesigned beds

Frame the home, soften patio edges and connect outdoor features with deliberate bed shapes. Existing plants should be evaluated before deciding what remains, moves or is replaced.

Trees and shrubs

Choose plant material for the actual exposure, available space and intended role. Mature size matters when screening a patio or positioning plants beside doors and walkways.

Evergreen structure

Evergreens can provide year-round form and screening where the site is suitable. Compare spacing and eventual growth rather than filling every open gap with a plant.

Flowering plants

Layer flowering shrubs and perennials with foliage and structure. Discuss the seasons of interest you value and the care needed to maintain the chosen palette.

Landscape renovation

Review tired or overgrown planting in the context of the whole property. A renovation can rebalance beds and routes without assuming every established plant needs removal.

Seasonal accents

Seasonal flowers and tropical-style accents can add summer color. Discuss the ongoing care and seasonal replacement or overwintering requirements of the selected plants.

Verified project reference

See planting as part of a completed outdoor space

Upper Arlington Fireside Patio

The verified project includes landscaping with the outdoor living work. Compare the relationship between beds, hardscape and the home; plant selection and retention still need an assessment of your own site.

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Planting and site details

Connect the planting with the space around it

Compare planted edges, open lawn and the way water moves through the property. These examples can help start the conversation; plant selection and any drainage work need an assessment of your own site.

Flowering shrubs, evergreen screening and planters along a raised paver patio — Flowering shrubs and evergreen structure around a paver patio.

Stone-lined channel beside shrubs, mulch beds and lawn along a house — Stone-lined channel and planting — landscape design inspiration.

Planning and ownership

Resolve these details before work begins

The right plant for the actual site

Sunlight, moisture, exposure and usable planting space should be assessed before a palette is selected. Do not rely on a citywide assumption about soil or drainage; the conditions at the property determine the planting plan.

What happens after installation

Discuss watering, mulch and care while choosing the plants. A new landscape develops over time, and immediate fullness should not come at the expense of mature spacing. Review qualifying plant-warranty terms on the existing warranty page.

Property-specific review

Confirm the parcel and proposed scope

A Upper Arlington mailing address alone does not establish the responsible authority or approvals for every project. Identify the parcel jurisdiction and ask about the actual landscaping and any associated grading, walls, structures or utility work. Applicable requirements depend on the property and proposed work; another project’s approval does not establish yours.

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How it works

From the first conversation to a defined scope

Assess

Walk the property and discuss planting and screening priorities.

Plan

Compare bed layout, site conditions, plant selection and care.

Install

Prepare the agreed beds and install the selected plant material.

Establish

Follow care guidance as the landscape develops.

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Helpful answers

Upper Arlington landscaping questions

What should I bring to a Upper Arlington assessment?

Identify which patio edges and planting should remain part of the yard. Soil preparation, access and mature plant spacing belong in the first conversation. Upper Arlington Fireside Patio is a verified local example with refreshed landscape beds around the hardscape. Use the project to discuss transitions rather than copy its plant palette without a site review.

Can you redesign existing landscape beds?

Yes. Existing plants and bed layouts can be evaluated so the plan distinguishes what to retain, relocate or replace. Access and site conditions affect what is practical.

Can you help select plants?

Yes. Discuss actual exposure, available space, mature size, seasonal interest, screening and maintenance preferences. The plant palette should follow the property and your priorities.

Can landscaping be planned with a patio?

Yes. Planning planting and hardscape together can help coordinate bed edges, views, access and the transitions between the patio and yard.

Do seasonal tropical plants return every year?

Many tropical-style accents are not winter-hardy in Central Ohio. Treat their use as a seasonal or care-dependent choice and discuss the selected plants’ requirements.

Is there a plant warranty?

Qualifying plants may have limited coverage under Flores’s existing warranty terms. Review eligibility, watering, care requirements and exclusions on the warranty page rather than assuming every plant is covered.

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