Native Plant Landscapes that feel like home
Stop mowing the lawn you don’t even want and turn it into a lush native plant garden
You’re not looking for a landscaper to rip everything out and drop in a Pinterest-perfect design (though we love the inspo). You want a yard and garden that fits your home, matches your style, and supports the life around you.
Book year round | growing season: April - November
Ecological Landscape Design
You’ve been dreaming about a different kind of yard, something that doesn’t just look good in a photo, but feels good to live in. You want a space that buzzes with life, reflects your values, and doesn’t require you to become a full-time gardener to keep it thriving.
You want someone with a design eye and native plant expertise to translate your garden hopes and dreams into a reality.
Front Stoop Gardens’ landscape design services help you translate your hopes—and your site's specific conditions—into an ecological garden that thrives (and becomes lower maintenance) over time.
What’s included:
On-site consultation and assessment
Custom native plant layout and planting plan
Plant list tailored to your site and aesthetic
Sourcing recommendations from our nursery and local growers
Seasonal ecological strategies for water management & soil support
We work within many budget ranges, pricing varies by project scope.
Recent Landscape Projects
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![A garden bed with green plants, including grasses and leafy plants, in a residential yard with trees, a house, and a porch in the background.]()
Rethinking Curb Appeal 2025
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![Backyard with large tree, green grass, garden beds with plants, wood fence, and small shed, sunny day with clear blue sky.]()
Habitat in Suburbia 2025
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![Purple allium flowers blooming in a garden with a blurred background of trees and sky.]()
Pine Bush Lawn to Garden 2024
Book year round | Service season from April - November
Seasonal Gardening Services
You’ve hit a point where garden maintenance feels like too much—or you’re afraid you’ll make the wrong move and undo all your progress.
Our seasonal gardening services – spanning April to November – offer a thoughtful, collaborative way to stay connected to your garden without having to do it all alone. We’ll help you prepare for spring, tame that jungle of goldenrod, or edit a bed that’s gotten crowded, as well as the other regular maintenance your garden needs as the seasons change.
This service is about stewardship, not start-overs. We’re gentle with what’s already growing and intentional about what we introduce. And whether you want to stay hands-on or hand off, you’ll always know your garden is in good care.
We offer:
Weekly, biweekly and monthly recurring gardening services with at least two gardeners focused on your property.
Spring and fall cleanups
Pruning, dividing, transplanting
Soil assessment
Ongoing seasonal visits for Front Stoop-designed landscapes
Prices start at $65/hour and vary by project scope.
Make it stand out.
Winter time Maintenance
Invasive Species Removal
Invasive species aren’t just “pesky weeds.” They’re plants that didn’t originate in North America and have no natural checks and balances here.
Species like Artemisia vulgaris (mugwort), Berberis thunbergii (Japanese barberry), and Celastrus orbiculatus (bittersweet) spread aggressively, outcompete native plants, disrupt the food web, and reduce habitat for pollinators, birds, and wildlife.
Unlike weeds (think Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion), invasives take over entire landscapes and make it nearly impossible for anything else to thrive there. That’s why proactive removal is such a critical part of ecological gardening.
What’s included:
Site visit to assess and catalog invasive species on your property
Estimate of hours required and removal plan tailored to the species and site conditions
Careful removal and disposal following New York DEC guidelines (we avoid chemical herbicides whenever possible)
Pricing: $65/hour plus bag and disposal fees for invasive plant material
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes! We specialize in native plant landscapes rooted in ecological design. That means no ornamental filler or lawn-and-mulch combos here, just thoughtful plantings that support local ecosystems and thrive over time.
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Absolutely! If you already have non-natives in your garden and want to bring us in for seasonal maintenance or you want to keep them in your landscape design, that’s totally fine. We just don’t add more non-natives if we can help it.
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Nope. We’re not a traditional landscaping company. Our work focuses on landscape design projects and gardens that aim to replace as much of your lawn as possible.
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Definitely NOT. We don’t expect anyone to completely get rid of their lawns, especially with pets or a family. We just want your lawn to be a bit more intentional (and hopefully made up of a more native-friendly option).
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Timelines vary depending on scope and season, but there is typically a delay between the initial phases of your project (consultation, analysis, design, and project installation). Once excavation and installation begin, most projects take between a few days to install to a couple of months depending on weather conditions. We typically book out several months in advance
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Absolutely. Whether you're hands-on or hands-off, we’re happy to walk you through what your landscape needs (and why). Education is part of the process.
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Yes! We offer seasonal garden care for many of our design clients, and can provide a maintenance plan even if you're doing most of the work yourself.
