RK Preferred designs and plants front yards and backyards in Waxhaw. Many homes here are newer builds with a few builder shrubs, thin topsoil over clay and beds that were never really finished.
New construction soil in Waxhaw
New construction usually means compacted fill, thin topsoil and grading that can send water toward the house. Plants struggle in that, so we fix the ground first, then plant.
Front-entry beds
One of our Waxhaw projects is a set of front-entry planting beds. A planting plan picks trees, shrubs and perennials for the sun, shade and moisture of each spot, and the beds are finished with mulch, pine straw or decorative rock, with block or steel edging.
Designed first
On a design project our team draws the yard as a 2D plan and 3D rendering, so you see the planting with any patio or walkway before work starts. Smaller planting jobs can skip the design and get a direct quote.
Privacy on a newer lot
Newer lots often have few mature trees and neighbors in view. Evergreen screening along the property line adds privacy as it grows, and it’s planned with the beds so everything fits together.
Questions from Waxhaw homeowners
Do small planting jobs need a design?
No. Smaller jobs can skip the design and get a direct quote.
Mulch, pine straw or rock?
Mulch and pine straw hold moisture and suppress weeds and need refreshing. Rock lasts and makes leaf cleanup easier.
How far is Waxhaw from you?
About 10 miles from our yard in Indian Trail.